Psalms 97

1The Lord rules, and the earth rejoice. All the lands are happy.

2No one can see the Lord, because there are dark clouds around The Lord, His throne is supported by justice and fairness.

3Fire goes before The Lord and destroys his enemies.

4The Lord lightning lights up the world and when the earth sees it, it trembles.

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

6Heaven brings the news that God is good and righteous, and all the people can see his glory.

7All the people who serve images and boast about their useless idols will be ashamed. All the gods bow down before the Lord and worship Him.

8Zion, listen and be happy! Cities of Judah, be glad! Rejoice because the Lord’s judgements are fair.

9Yes, O Lord, you really are the ruler of the earth. O Lord, you are much better than the gods.

10All you people who love the Lord, hate bad and sinful things. The Lord protects the people who believe in Him. The Lord saves them from evil people.

11There is a light that shines in the lives of people who live in the right way, and happiness shine on those who want to do right.

12Rejoice in the LORD, you who do right, and praise his holy name.