1Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad! 2Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side. 4His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles. 5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory. 7Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods! 8Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, Yahweh. 9For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods. 10You who love Yahweh, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. 11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. 12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name. A Psalm.
The Book ofPsalms 97Chapter XCVII 97
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Psalms 97 — Kingdom Period
Anonymous — Psalmist celebrating God's righteous reign over all creation. Set in Zion and the surrounding nations. The Lord reigns, and the earth erupts in celebration while his enemies tremble before clouds, fire, and lightning. Mountains melt like wax before him, and the heavens declare his righteousness to all nations. Those who worship idols are put to shame while Zion rejoices and all who love the Lord are preserved from the wicked.
“Psalm 97:10”— 97:10
Read when: Read this when you need assurance that God protects those who love him and will ultimately triumph over all evil.
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