Psalm 97:1-12 - Yahweh's Glorious Reign

¹ The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coasts and islands be glad.

² Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
³ Fire goes before Him
and burns up His foes on every side.
⁴ His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
⁵ The mountains melt like wax
at the presence of the Lord—
at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

⁶ The heavens proclaim His righteousness;
all the peoples see His glory.

⁷ All who serve carved images,
those who boast in idols, will be put to shame.
All the gods must worship Him.

⁸ Zion hears and is glad,
and the towns of Judah rejoice
because of Your judgments, Lord.
⁹ For You, Lord,
are the Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted above all the gods.

¹⁰ You who love the Lord, hate evil!
He protects the lives of His godly ones;
He rescues them from the power of the wicked.
¹¹ Light dawns for the righteous,
gladness for the upright in heart.
¹² Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones,
and praise His holy name.