1 Psalm 97 The Majestic King The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad.2 Clouds and total darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.3 Fire goes before him and burns up his foes on every side.4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord — at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory.7 All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods LXX, Syr read All his angels ; Heb 1:6 must worship him.8 Zion hears and is glad, Judah’s villages Lit daughters rejoice because of your judgments, Lord .9 For you, Lord , are the Most High over the whole earth; you are exalted above all the gods.10 You who love the Lord , hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful ones; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.11 Light dawns One Hb ms, LXX, some ancient versions read rises to shine ; Ps 112:4 Lit Light is sown for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.12 Be glad in the Lord , you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name. Lit to the memory of his holiness