Psalms 97 — FBV
97Verse 1The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!
Verse 2He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.
Verse 3Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.
Verse 4His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.
Verse 5The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
Verse 6The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.
Verse 7All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.
Verse 8Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
Verse 9For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.
Verse 10You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.
Verse 11Light shines+on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.
Verse 12Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!
Verse 2He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.
Verse 3Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.
Verse 4His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.
Verse 5The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
Verse 6The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.
Verse 7All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.
Verse 8Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
Verse 9For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.
Verse 10You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.
Verse 11Light shines+on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.
Verse 12Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!