Psalm 97

1        God reigneth, let the earth be glad,

                   and isles rejoice each one.

2        Dark clouds him compass; and in right

                   with judgment dwells his throne.

3        Fire goes before him, and his foes

                   it burns up round about:

4        His lightnings lighten did the world;

                   earth saw, and shook throughout.

5        Hills at the presence of the Lord,

                   like wax, did melt away;

          Ev'n at the presence of the Lord

                   of all the earth, I say.

6        The heav'ns declare his righteousness,

                   all men his glory see.

7        All who serve graven images,

                   confounded let them be.

          Who do of idols boast themselves,

                   let shame upon them fall:

          Ye that are called gods, see that

                   ye do him worship all.

8        Sion did hear, and joyful was,

                   glad Judah's daughters were;

          They much rejoic'd, O Lord, because

                   thy judgments did appear.

9        For thou, O Lord, art high above

                   all things on earth that are;

          Above all other gods thou art

                   exalted very far.

10      Hate ill, all ye that love the Lord:

                   his saints' souls keepeth he;

          And from the hands of wicked men

                   he sets them safe and free.

11      For all those that be righteous

                   sown is a joyful light,

          And gladness sown is for all those

                   that are in heart upright.

12      Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice;

                   express your thankfulness,

                   When ye into your memory

                   do call his holiness.