Psalm 97:1–2; Psalm 97:7–12

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Psalm 97:1–2

The Lord Reigns

1  The Lord ureigns, vlet the earth rejoice;

let the many coastlands be glad!

2  wClouds and thick darkness are all around him;

xrighteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.


Psalm 97:7–12

7  All worshipers of images are eput to shame,

who make their boast in worthless idols;

fworship him, all you gods!

8  Zion hears and is gglad,

and the daughters of Judah rejoice,

because of your judgments, O Lord.

9  For you, O Lord, are hmost high over all the earth;

you are exalted far iabove all gods.

10  O you who love the Lord, jhate evil!

He kpreserves the lives of his saints;

he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11  Light is sown1 for the righteous,

and joy for the upright in heart.

12  Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,

and lgive thanks to his holy name!