Psalm 97
A Psalm of David, when his land is established.
The Lord is King; let the earth be glad. Indeed, let the multitude of the isles be glad.
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
There goes a fire before him and burns up his enemies on every side.
His lightnings gave light to the world; the earth saw it and was afraid.
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.
Confounded be all those who worship carved images, and who delight in false gods; worship him, all you gods.
Zion heard of it and rejoiced, and the daughters of Judah were glad, because of your judgments, O Lord.
For you, Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
O you who love the Lord, see that you hate the thing which is evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of the ungodly.
A light has sprung up for the righteous, and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
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