Psalm 97

1 The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice;
Let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2 Clouds and darkness are round about him:
Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3 A fire goeth before him,
And burneth up his enemies round about.
4 His lightnings enlightened the world:
The earth saw, and trembled.
5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 The heavens declare his righteousness,
And all the people see his glory.
7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images,
That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

8 Zion heard, and was glad;
And the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.
9 For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth:
Thou art exalted far above all gods.

10 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil:
He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous,
And gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous;
And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
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