Psalmen 97

1. ¹The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
2. ²Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
3. ³Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
4. ⁴His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
5. ⁵The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
6. ⁶The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
7. ⁷Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
8. ⁸Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
9. ⁹For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
10. ¹⁰You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.
11. ¹¹Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
12. ¹²Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

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