# Psalm 97 [[Ps-96|← Psalm 96]] | [[Psalm]] | [[Ps-98|Psalm 98 →]] *** ###### v1 Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad! ###### v2 Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. ###### v3 A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side. ###### v4 His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles. ###### v5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. ###### v6 The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory. ###### v7 Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods! ###### v8 Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh. ###### v9 For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods. ###### v10 You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. ###### v11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. ###### v12 Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name. *** [[Ps-96|← Psalm 96]] | [[Psalm]] | [[Ps-98|Psalm 98 →]]