Psalms 97:1-10

¹The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!

²Clouds and darkness are round about him; Justice and equity are the foundation of his throne.

³Before him goeth a fire, Which burneth up his enemies around.

⁴His lightnings illumine the world; The earth beholdeth and trembleth.

⁵The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

⁶The heavens declare his righteousness, And all nations behold his glory.

⁷Confounded be they who worship graven images, Who glory in idols! To him, all ye gods, bow down!

⁸Zion hath heard, and is glad, And the daughters of Judah exult On account of thy judgments, O LORD!

⁹For thou, O LORD! art most high above all the earth; Thou art far exalted above all gods!

¹⁰Ye that love the LORD, hate evil! He preserveth the lives of his servants, And delivereth them from the hand of the wicked.