Psalm 97

The Lord is King; let the earth be glad. *

Indeed, let the multitude of the isles be glad.

Clouds and darkness are round about him; *

righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.

There goes a fire before him *

and burns up his enemies on every side.

His lightnings gave light to the world; *

the earth saw it and was afraid.

The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, *

at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The heavens have declared his righteousness, *

and all the people have seen his glory.

Confounded be all those who worship carved images, and who delight in false gods; *

worship him, all you gods.

Zion heard of it and rejoiced, *

and the daughters of Judah were glad because of your judgments, O Lord.

For you, Lord, are most high over all the earth; *

you are exalted far above all gods.

O you who love the Lord, see that you hate the thing which is evil; *

the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of the ungodly.

A light has sprung up for the righteous, *

and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, *

and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.