Psalm 97

[1]   The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice;  
          let the many coastlands be glad!  
[2]   Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;  
          righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.  
[3]   Fire goes before him,  
          and consumes his adversaries on every side.  
[4]   His lightnings light up the world;  
          the earth sees and trembles.  
[5]   The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,  
          before the Lord of all the earth.

[6]   The heavens proclaim his righteousness;  
          and all the peoples behold his glory.  
[7]   All worshipers of images are put to shame,  
          those who make their boast in worthless idols;  
          all gods bow down before him.  
[8]   Zion hears and is glad,  
          and the towns of Judah rejoice,  
          because of your judgments, O God.  
[9]   For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth;  
          you are exalted far above all gods.

[10]  The LORD loves those who hate evil;  
          he guards the lives of his faithful;  
          he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.  
[11]  Light dawns for the righteous,  
          and joy for the upright in heart.  
[12]  Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous,  
          and give thanks to his holy name!