Psalms 97

New Jerusalem Bible	New American Bible
¹ Yahweh is king! Let earth rejoice, the many isles be glad!	¹ The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad.
² Cloud, black cloud enfolds him, saving justice and judgement the foundations of his throne.	² Cloud and darkness surround the Lord; justice and right are the foundation of his throne.
³ Fire goes before him, sets ablaze his enemies al around;	³ Fire goes before him; everywhere it consumes the foes.
⁴ his lightning-flashes light up the world, the earth sees it and quakes.	⁴ Lightning illumines the world; the earth sees and trembles.
⁵ The mountains melt like wax, before the Lord of all the earth.	⁵ The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
⁶ The heavens proclaim his saving justice, all nations see his glory.	⁶ The heavens proclaim God's justice; all peoples see his glory.
⁷ Shame on all who serve images, who pride themselves on their idols; bow down to him, al you gods!	⁷ All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things; all gods bow down before you.
⁸ Zion hears and is glad, the daughters of Judah exult, because of your judgements, Yahweh.	⁸ Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.
⁹ For you are Yahweh, Most High over al the earth, far transcending al gods.	⁹ You, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth, exalted far above all gods.
¹⁰ Yahweh loves those who hate evil, he keeps safe his faithful, rescues them from the clutches of thewicked.	¹⁰ The LORD loves those who hate evil, protects the lives of the faithful, rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
¹¹ Light dawns for the upright, and joy for honest hearts.	¹¹ Light dawns for the just; gladness, for the honest of heart.
¹² Rejoice in Yahweh, you who are upright, praise his unforgettable holiness.	¹² Rejoice in the LORD, you just, and praise his holy name.