Psalm 97 | English Standard Version

English Standard Version

The Lord Reigns

1 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! (Ps 72:10; Ps 93:1; Ps 96:11) 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. (Ex 19:9; De 4:11; De 5:22; 1Ki 8:12; Ps 18:11; Ps 89:14)

Ex 19:9De 4:11De 5:221Ki 8:12Ps 18:11Ps 89:14

3 Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around. (Ps 21:9; Ps 50:3) 4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. (Ps 77:18; Ps 96:9) 5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. (Jos 3:11; Jud 5:5; Ps 68:2; Na 1:5)

Jos 3:11Jud 5:5Ps 68:2Na 1:5

6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. (Ps 50:6; Ps 96:3; Isa 40:5; Isa 66:18)

Ps 50:6Ps 96:3Isa 40:5Isa 66:18

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! (Ps 96:5; Isa 42:17; Isa 44:9; Heb 1:6)

Ps 96:5Isa 42:17Isa 44:9Heb 1:6

8 Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O Lord. (Ps 48:11) 9 For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. (Ps 83:18; Ps 95:3) 10 O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. (Ps 30:4; Ps 31:23; Ps 34:14; Ps 37:28; Ps 121:4; Ps 145:20; Pr 2:8; Pr 8:13; Da 3:28; Da 6:27; Am 5:15; Ac 12:11; Ro 12:9)

Ps 30:4Ps 31:23Ps 34:14Ps 37:28Ps 121:4Ps 145:20Pr 2:8Pr 8:13Da 3:28Da 6:27Am 5:15Ac 12:11Ro 12:9

11 Light is sown^[1] for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. (Ps 112:4; Ps 118:27; Pr 4:18; Pr 11:18; Ho 10:12; Jas 3:18)

Ps 112:4Ps 118:27Pr 4:18Pr 11:18Ho 10:12Jas 3:18

12 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! (Ps 30:4; Ps 32:11)