Psalms, 97

1. Yahweh is king! Let earth rejoice, the many isles be glad!

1. The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!

2. Cloud, black cloud enfolds him, saving justice and judgement the foundations of his throne.

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

3. Fire goes before him, sets ablaze his enemies all around;

3. Fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries round about.

4. his lightning-flashes light up the world, the earth sees it and quakes.

4. His lightnings lighten the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5. The mountains melt like wax, before the Lord of all the earth.

5. The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

6. The heavens proclaim his saving justice, all nations see his glory.

6. The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.

7. Shame on all who serve images, who pride themselves on their idols; bow down to him, all you gods!

7. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him.

8. Zion hears and is glad, the daughters of Judah exult, because of your judgements, Yahweh.

8. Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of thy judgments, O God.

9. For you are Yahweh, Most High over all the earth, far transcending all gods.

9. For thou, O LORD, art most high over all the earth; thou art exalted far above all gods.

10. Yahweh loves those who hate evil, he keeps safe his faithful, rescues them from the clutches of the wicked.

10. The LORD loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11. Light dawns for the upright, and joy for honest hearts.

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

12. Rejoice in Yahweh, you who are upright, praise his unforgettable holiness.

12. Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!