Psalm 97

Narrator: Chris Genthree
Psalm 97  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 6
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Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
The hills melted like wax at the presence of' Jehovah, at the presence of the lord [adon] of the whole earth.
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods [or, elohim].
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, El Jehovah.
For thou, Jehovah, art high [or, Gneliōn] above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods [or, elohim].
Ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Rejoice in Jehovah, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
97:1-6 Jehovah comes in all the glory of the Adon of the whole earth; 7 idolatry judged. 8 Zion and Judah rejoice; 9 his glory; 10-12 exhortation to Nazariteship.