Psalm 97

Complete Jewish Bible

97 Adonai is king, let the earth rejoice,
let the many coasts and islands be glad.
² Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
³ Fire goes before him,
setting ablaze his foes on every side.
⁴ His flashes of lightning light up the world;
the earth sees it and trembles.
⁵ The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Adonai,
at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
⁶ The heavens declare his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.

⁷ All who worship images will be put to shame,
those who make their boast in worthless idols.
Bow down to him, all you gods!
⁸ Tziyon hears and is glad, Adonai;
the daughters of Y’hudah rejoice at your rulings.
⁹ For you, Adonai, most high over all the earth,
you are exalted far above all gods.

¹⁰ You who love Adonai, hate evil!
He keeps his faithful servants safe.
He rescues them from the power of the wicked.
¹¹ Light is sown for the righteous
and joy for the upright in heart.
¹² Rejoice in Adonai, you righteous;
and give thanks on recalling his holiness.