[97:1] The Lord is king! Earth, be glad! Rejoice, you islands of the seas!
[97:2] Clouds and darkness surround him; he rules with righteousness and justice.
[97:3] Fire goes in front of him and burns up his enemies around him.
[97:4] His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles.
[97:5] The hills melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
[97:6] The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the nations see his glory.
[97:7] Everyone who worships idols is put to shame; all the gods bow down before the Lord.
[97:8] The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O Lord.
[97:9] Lord Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth; you are much greater than all the gods.
[97:10] The Lord loves those who hate evil; he protects the lives of his people; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
[97:11] Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good.
[97:12] All you that are righteous be glad because of what the Lord has done! Remember what the holy God has done, and give thanks to him.