[97:1] The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
[97:2] Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
[97:3] Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.
[97:4] His lightnings light 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 the peoples see his glory.
[97:7] All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!
[97:8] Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O Lord.
[97:9] For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
[97:10] O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
[97:11] Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
[97:12] Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!