Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 97
The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!Psa 93:1; Psa 99:1; Zec 9:10
He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.Rev 10:1; Psa 89:14
Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.
His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.Rev 4:5; Psa 77:16
The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.Psa 19:1
All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.Exo 20:4; Lev 26:1; Deu 5:8
Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.Psa 135:5
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.Amo 5:15; Rom 12:9
Light shines97:11. Or “is sown.” on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.2Sa 22:29; Job 18:5; Psa 112:4
Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!Psa 32:11