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Psalm 97:1-3
International Children’s Bible

A Hymn About God’s Power

97 The Lord is king. Let the earth rejoice.
    Faraway lands should be glad.
2 Thick, dark clouds surround him.
    His kingdom is built on what is right and fair.
3 A fire goes before him
    and burns up his enemies all around.

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Psalm 97:1-3
English Standard Version

The Lord Reigns

97 (A)The Lord reigns, (B)let the earth rejoice;
    let the many (C)coastlands be glad!
2 (D)Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
    (E)righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 (F)Fire goes before him
    and burns up his adversaries all around.

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Psalm 97:1-3
New King James Version

A Song of Praise to the Sovereign Lord

97 The Lord (A)reigns;
Let the earth rejoice;
Let the multitude of [a]isles be glad!

2 (B)Clouds and darkness surround Him;
(C)Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
3 (D)A fire goes before Him,
And burns up His enemies round about.

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  1. Psalm 97:1 Or coastlands
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