Psalms 97

1Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.

1Jehovah reigneth: let the earth be glad, let the many isles rejoice.

1The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.

2Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.

2Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.

3A fire goeth before him, And burneth up his adversaries round about.

3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about.

3Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.

4His lightnings lightened the world: The earth saw, and trembled.

4 His lightnings lightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

4His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

5The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

6The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.

6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

6The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

7Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

7 Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols. Worship him, all yegods.

7Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

8Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

8 Zion heard, and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judah were glad, because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

8Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

9For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.

9 For thou, Jehovah, art the Most High above all the earth; thou art exalted exceedingly above allgods.

9For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

10O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

10 Ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints, he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

10You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

11Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.

11 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

11Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

12Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial name.

12 Rejoice in Jehovah, ye righteous; and give thanks in remembrance of his holiness.

12Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.