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Psalm 97 ¹ The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.

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

³ Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.

⁴ His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

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

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

⁷ All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods!

⁸ Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, LORD .

⁹ For you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

¹⁰ Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

¹¹ Light shines One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. ¹² Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.