Psalms 97

1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad {thereof}. {multitude...: Heb. many, or, great isles}● 2Clouds and darkness {are} round about him: righteousness and judgment {are} the habitation of his throne. {habitation: or, establishment}● 3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.● 4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.● 5The hills melted 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 the people see his glory.● 7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all {ye} gods.● 8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.● 9For thou, LORD, {art} high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.● 10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.● 11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.● 12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. {at...: or, to the memorial}●