  - 97:1 Yahweh reigns!
- Let the earth rejoice!
- Let the multitude of islands be glad!
- 97:2 Clouds and darkness are around him.
- Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
- 97:3 A fire goes before him,
- and burns up his adversaries on every side.
- 97:4 His lightning lights up the world.
- The earth sees, and trembles.
- 97:5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh,
- at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
- 97:6 The heavens declare his righteousness.
- All the peoples have seen his glory.
- 97:7 Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images,
- who boast in their idols.
- Worship him, all you gods!
- 97:8 Zion heard and was glad.
- The daughters of Judah rejoiced,
- because of your judgments, Yahweh.
- 97:9 For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth.
- You are exalted far above all gods.
- 97:10 You who love Yahweh, hate evil.
- He preserves the souls of his saints.
- He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
- 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous,
- and gladness for the upright in heart.
- 97:12 Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people!
- Give thanks to his holy Name.
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