97:1 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
97:2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
97:3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
97:4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
97:7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols - worship him, all you gods!
97:8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, Lord.
97:9 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
97:10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
97:11 Light shines* on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. / *One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown
97:12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.