Psa 97 | BSB | STEP | The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Psalms 97

Let the Earth Rejoice

1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. 2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. 3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. 4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. 6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. 7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship Him, all [you] gods! 8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. 9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. 10 O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. 11 Light is sown ^{▼▼Most Hebrew manuscripts; one Hebrew manuscript, LXX, Syriac, Jerome Light dawns} on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.