Ps 97:1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands and coastlands be glad.
Ps 97:2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him [as at Sinai]; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. [Ex 19:9]
Ps 97:3Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries on all sides.
Ps 97:4His lightnings have illuminated the world; The earth has seen and trembled.
Ps 97:5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
Ps 97:6The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory and brilliance.
Ps 97:7¶ Let all those be [deeply] ashamed who serve carved images, Who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! [Heb 1:6]
Ps 97:8Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters (cities) of Judah rejoiced [in relief] Because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Ps 97:9For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
Ps 97:10¶ You who love the LORD, hate evil; He protects the souls of His godly ones (believers), He rescues them from the hand of the wicked. [Rom 8:13-17]
Ps 97:11Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path, And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
Ps 97:12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones [those whose moral and spiritual integrity places them in right standing with God], And praise and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. A Psalm.<SS>