Psalms Chapter 97 (NIV)
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Psalm 97The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad;let the distant shores rejoice.
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Clouds and thick darkness surround him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Fire goes before himand consumes his foes on every side.
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His lightning lights up the world;the earth sees and trembles.
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The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,before the Lord of all the earth.
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The heavens proclaim his righteousness,and all the peoples see his glory.
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All who worship images are put to shame,those who boast in idols—worship him, all you gods!
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Zion hears and rejoicesand the villages of Judah are gladbecause of your judgments, O Lord.
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For you, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth;you are exalted far above all gods.
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Let those who love the Lord hate evil,for he guards the lives of his faithful onesand delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
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Light is shed upon the righteousand joy on the upright in heart.
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Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous,and praise his holy name.
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