Psalm 97:1-2
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The Glory of God’s Reign
97 The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice;
let the many coastlands be glad!
2 Clouds and thick darkness are round about him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Psalm 97:3-4
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
3 Fire goes before him,
and burns up his adversaries round about.
4 His lightnings lighten the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
Psalm 97:5-6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness;
and all the peoples behold his glory.
Psalm 97:7
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
7 All worshipers of images are put to shame,
who make their boast in worthless idols;
all gods bow down before him.
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