Psalms 97

KING JAMES BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.	1 The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad.
2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.	2 Cloud and darkness surround the Lord; justice and right are the foundation of his throne.
3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.	3 Fire goes before him; everywhere it consumes the foes.
4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.	4 Lightning illumines the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.	5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.	6 The heavens proclaim God's justice; all peoples see his glory.
7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.	7 All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things; all gods bow down before you.
8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.	8 Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.
9 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.	9 You, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth, exalted far above all gods.
10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.	10 The LORD loves those who hate evil, protects the lives of the faithful, rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.	11 Light dawns for the just; gladness, for the honest of heart.
12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.	12 Rejoice in the LORD, you just, and praise his holy name.