Psalms 97

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW JERUSALEM
1 Yahweh is king! Let earth rejoice, the many isles be glad!	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.	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;	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.	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.	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.	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!	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.	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.	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.	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.	11 Light dawns for the upright, and joy for honest hearts.
12 Rejoice in Yahweh, you who are upright, praise his unforgettable holiness.	12 Rejoice in Yahweh, you who are upright, praise his unforgettable holiness.