Psalms 97

The Lord Brings Justice

1 The Lord is King!

Tell the earth to celebrate

and all islands to shout.

2 Dark clouds surround him,

and his throne is supported

by justice and fairness.

3 Fire leaps from his throne,

destroying his enemies,

4 and his lightning is so bright

that the earth sees it

and trembles.

5 Mountains melt away like wax

in the presence of the Lord

of all the earth.

6 The heavens announce,

"The Lord brings justice!"

Everyone sees God’s glory.

7 Those who brag about

the useless idols they worship

are terribly ashamed,

and all the false gods

bow down to the Lord.

8 When the people of Zion

and of the towns of Judah

hear that God brings justice,

they will celebrate.

9 The Lord rules the whole earth,

and he is more glorious

than all the false gods.

10 Love the Lord

and hate evil!

God protects his loyal people

and rescues them

from violence.

11 If you obey and do right,

a light will show you the way

and fill you with happiness.

12 You are the Lord's people!

So celebrate and praise

the only God.