(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
1
The LORD rules as king. Let the earth rejoice. Let all the islands be joyful.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
2
Clouds and darkness surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
3
Fire spreads ahead of him. It burns his enemies who surround him.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
4
His flashes of lightning light up the world. The earth sees them and trembles.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
5
The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the LORD, in the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
6
The heavens tell about his righteousness, and all the people of the world see his glory.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
7
Everyone who worships idols and brags about false gods will be put to shame. All the gods will bow to him.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
8
Zion hears about this and rejoices. The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O LORD.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
9
You, O LORD, the Most High, are above the whole earth. You are highest. You are above all the gods.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
10
Let those who love the LORD hate evil. The one who guards the lives of his godly ones will rescue them from the power of wicked people.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
11
Light dawns for righteous people and joy for those whose motives are decent.
(GWT)
Psalms
97
:
12
Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.