Psalm 97

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1} The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad!

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2} Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation. ^{Tools
3} Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side. ^{Tools
4} His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes. ^{Tools
5} Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence In the presence of the LORD of all the earth.

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6} The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory.

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7} All who serve carved images and those who praise idols will be humiliated. Worship him, all you "gods"!

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8} Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD. ^{Tools
9} For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings.

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10} Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked. ^{Tools
11} Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. ^{Tools
12} Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness! A psalm