1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad. ERV — Psalm 97:1
2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne. ERV — Psalm 97:2
3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about. ERV — Psalm 97:3
4 His lightnings lightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. ERV — Psalm 97:4
5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth; ERV — Psalm 97:5
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples have seen his glory. ERV — Psalm 97:6
7 Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. ERV — Psalm 97:7
8 Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of thy judgments, O LORD. ERV — Psalm 97:8
9 For thou, LORD, art most high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. ERV — Psalm 97:9
10 O ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. ERV — Psalm 97:10
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. ERV — Psalm 97:11
12 Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks to his holy name. ERV — Psalm 97:12