Psalms 97:2-11

²He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.

³Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.

⁴His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.

⁵The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.

⁶The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.

⁷All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.

⁸Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.

⁹For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.

¹⁰You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.

¹¹Light shines on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.