# Psalm 97

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###### 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.

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