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Psalms 97:1-12

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Psalm 97

The L ord ’ s Power and Dominion.

¹The Lord reigns, may the earth rejoice; May the many islands be joyful.

²Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

³Fire goes before Him And burns up His enemies all around.

⁴His lightning lit up the world; The earth saw it and trembled.

⁵The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

⁶The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.

⁷¶May all those be ashamed who serve carved images, Who boast in idols; Worship Him, all you gods.

⁸Zion heard this and was joyful, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, Lord.

⁹For You are the Lord Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

¹⁰¶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.

¹¹Light is sown like seed for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.

¹²Be joyful in the Lord, you righteous ones, And praise the mention of His holy name.

Psalms 97:1-12 (NASB)