Psalms 97

¹ Yahweh is king! Let earth rejoice, the many isles be glad!

² Cloud, black cloud enfolds him, saving justice and judgement the foundations of his throne.

³ Fire goes before him, sets ablaze his enemies al around;

⁴ his lightning-flashes light up the world, the earth sees it and quakes.

⁵ The mountains melt like wax, before the Lord of all the earth.

⁶ The heavens proclaim his saving justice, all nations see his glory.

⁷ Shame on all who serve images, who pride themselves on their idols; bow down to him, al you gods!

⁸ Zion hears and is glad, the daughters of Judah exult, because of your judgements, Yahweh.

⁹ For you are Yahweh, Most High over al the earth, far transcending al gods.

¹⁰ Yahweh loves those who hate evil, he keeps safe his faithful, rescues them from the clutches of thewicked.

¹¹ Light dawns for the upright, and joy for honest hearts.

¹² Rejoice in Yahweh, you who are upright, praise his unforgettable holiness.