King James Version

Psalms • Chapter 97

1 The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad. 2 Cloud and darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 A fire goes before me and burns around my foes. 4 They shone in the sky, and the world saw, and the earth began. 5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. 6 The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory. 7 Let all the workers of idols be ashamed, those who boast in worthless things; let all gods worship him. 8 Zion heard and rejoiced, and the daughters of Judah were glad because of your judgments, O Lord. 9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. 10 Those who love the LORD hate evil; he preserves the souls of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. 11 Light is sown for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice, you righteous ones, in the Lord, and give thanks to His holy name.