97:1 |
Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad! |
97:2 |
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
97:3 |
A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side. |
97:4 |
His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles. |
97:5 |
The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. |
97:6 |
The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory. |
97:7 |
Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods! |
97:8 |
Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, Yahweh. |
97:9 |
For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods. |
97:10 |
You who love Yahweh, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. |
97:11 |
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. |
97:12 |
Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name. |