Psalms 97
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
World English Bible
1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.
1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
2Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
2Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3A fire goeth before Him, and burneth up His adversaries round about.
3A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.
4His lightnings lighted up the world; the earth saw, and trembled.
4His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.
5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens declared His righteousness, and all the peoples saw His glory.
6The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
7Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of things of nought; bow down to Him, all ye gods.
7Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!
8Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of Thy judgments, O LORD.
8Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, LORD.
9For Thou, LORD, art most high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods.
9For you, LORD, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
10O ye that love the LORD, hate evil; He preserveth the souls of His saints; He delivered them out of the hand of the wicked.
10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks to His holy name.
12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.
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