Psalms 97
The Lord has reigned, and the earth rejoices as justice and judgment emanate from his throne, accompanied by fire and lightning that shake the earth and melt mountains. The heavens announce his justice and glory, causing those who worship idols to be confounded. Zion and Judah rejoice at the Lord's judgments, acknowledging him as the Most High Lord over all the earth. The Lord protects his holy ones, and the just and upright of heart rejoice in his light.
This is to David, when his land was restored to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth exult. Let the many islands rejoiceClouds and mist are all around him. Justice and judgment are corrections from his throneA fire will precede him, and it will enflame his enemies all aroundHis lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shakenThe mountains flowed like wax before the face of the Lord, before the face of the Lord of all the earthThe heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his gloryMay all those who adore graven images be confounded, along with those who glory in their false images. All you his Angels: Adore himZion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O LordFor you are the Most High Lord over all the earth. You are greatly exalted above all godsYou who love the Lord: hate evil. The Lord watches over the souls of his holy ones. He will free them from the hand of the sinnerThe light has risen for the just, and joy for the upright of heartRejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary
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