Psalms 97–99

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

2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

3Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.

4His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.

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

6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

7All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

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

10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

1Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.

2The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.

3He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!

5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.

6With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

7Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.

8Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy

9before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.

1The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

2Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

3Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy!

4The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

5Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!

6Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.

8O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.

9Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.