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Psalm 97

The Lord’s Power and Dominion.

The Lord (a)97:1 Or has assumed Kingshipreigns, may the earth rejoice;

May the many (b)97:1 Or coastlandsislands be joyful.Psa 93:1; Psa 99:1; Zec 9:10

Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.Rev 10:1; Psa 89:14

Fire goes before Him

And burns up His enemies all around.

His lightning lit up the world;

The earth saw it and trembled.Rev 4:5; Psa 77:16

The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord,

At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The heavens declare His righteousness,

And all the peoples have seen His glory.Psa 19:1

¶May all those be ashamed who serve carved images,

Who boast in idols;

(c)97:7 Or All the gods have worshiped HimWorship Him, all you (d)97:7 Or supernatural powersgods.Exo 20:4; Lev 26:1; Deu 5:8

Zion (e)97:8 Or possibly hears and is gladheard this and was joyful,

And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced

Because of Your judgments, Lord.

For You are the Lord Most High over all the earth;

You are exalted far above all (f)97:9 Or supernatural powersgods.Psa 135:5

¶Hate evil, you who love the Lord,

Who watches over the souls of His godly ones;

He saves them from the hand of the wicked.Amo 5:15; Rom 12:9

Light is sown like seed for the righteous,

And gladness for the upright in heart.2Sa 22:29; Job 18:5; Psa 112:4

Be joyful in the Lord, you righteous ones,

And praise (g)97:12 Lit for the memory of His holinessthe mention of His holy name.Psa 32:11