The Majestic King
1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coasts and islands be glad. 97:1 Ps 93:1; 96:10
2 Clouds and total darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 97:2 Dt 4:11; 5:20; Ps 18:11
3 Fire goes before him
and burns up his foes on every side. 97:3 Ps 18:8; 50:3
4 His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles. 97:4 Ex 19:16; Ps 77:18
5 The mountains melt like wax
at the presence of the Lord —
at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 97:5 Neh 1:5; Mc 1:4
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; 97:6 Ps 50:6
all the peoples see his glory. 97:6 Is 40:5; 66:18
7 All who serve carved images,
those who boast in worthless idols, will be put to shame. 97:7 Is 44:9,11; Jr 10:14; 50:2
All the gods 97:7 LXX, Syr read All his angels; Heb 1:6 must worship him. 97:7 Heb 1:6
8 Zion hears and is glad,
Judah’s villages 97:8 Lit daughters rejoice
because of your judgments, Lord. 97:8 Ps 48:11; Zph 3:14
9 For you, Lord,
are the Most High over the whole earth;
you are exalted above all the gods. 97:9 1Ch 16:25; Ps 95:3; 96:4
10 You who love the Lord, hate evil! 97:10 Am 5:15
He protects the lives of his faithful ones; 97:10 Ps 145:20
he rescues them from the power of the wicked. 97:10 Ps 37:40
11 Light dawns 97:11 One Hb ms, LXX, some ancient versions read rises to shine; Ps 112:4, 97:11 Lit Light is sown for the righteous,
gladness for the upright in heart. 97:11 Ps 112:4; Pr 4:18
12 Be glad in the Lord, you righteous ones,
and give thanks to his holy name. 97:12 Lit to the memory of his holiness, 97:12 Ps 30:4; 32:11