Psalms 97 - Revised Standard Version Old Tradition 1952(RSV-C)

1The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice;

let the many coastlands be glad!

2Clouds and thick darkness are round about him;

righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3Fire goes before him,

and burns up his adversaries round about.

4His lightnings lighten the world;

the earth sees and trembles.

5The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,

before the Lord of all the earth.

6The heavens proclaim his righteousness;

and all the peoples behold his glory.

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he preserves the lives of his saints;

he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11Light dawns for the righteous,

and joy for the upright in heart.

12Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,

and give thanks to his holy name!