1901 American Standard Version (ASV)

1 The majesty of God's Kingdom. 7 The Church rejoiceth at God's judgments upon idolaters. 10 An exhortation to goodness and gladness.

97:1 ¶ Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.

97:2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

97:3 A fire goeth before him, And burneth up his adversaries round about.

97:4 His lightnings lightened the world: The earth saw, and trembled.

97:5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

97:6 The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.

97:7 Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

97:8 Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

97:9 For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.

97:10 O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth 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 Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial [name].