Psalms 97

Thomson(i) 1 By David, when his land was at peace. The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad. 2 A cloud and darkness are around him: justice and judgment are the basis of his throne. 3 Before him a fire shall march, and burn up his enemies all around. 4 His lightnings shot a glare through the World: the earth saw and trembled. 5 The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord; at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6 The heavens declared his saving goodness: and all the peoples saw his glory. 7 Let all the Worshippers of graven images, who boast of their idols, be confounded. worship him all ye his angels. 8 Sion heard, and was glad, and the daughters of Judea rejoiced, because of thy judgments, Lord. 9 For thou art the Lord Most High, over all the earth; thou art far exalted above all the gods. 10 Hate iniquity, ye who love the Lord: the Lord preserveth the lives of his saints. Out of the hand of sinners he will save them. 11 A light is sprung up for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous, and give thanks at the mention of his holiness.