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97:1 The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 97:2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 97:3 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side. 97:4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. 97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory. 97:7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him. 97:8 Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God. 97:9 For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. 97:10 The LORD loves those who hate evil; he guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked. 97:11 Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!