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# Psalms 97

[1](#verse-1) The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

[2](#verse-2) Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

[3](#verse-3) A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

[4](#verse-4) His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

[5](#verse-5) The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

[6](#verse-6) The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.

[7](#verse-7) Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!

[8](#verse-8) Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, LORD.

[9](#verse-9) For you, LORD, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.

[10](#verse-10) You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

[11](#verse-11) Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

[12](#verse-12) Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.

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