# Psalm 97 (New King James Version)
A Song of Praise to the Sovereign Lord

##### Chapter 97
###### 1 The Lord reigns;  
Let the earth rejoice;  
Let the multitude of isles be glad!

###### 2 Clouds and darkness surround Him;  
Righteousness and justice _are_ the foundation of His throne.  

###### 3 A fire goes before Him,  
And burns up His enemies round about.  

###### 4 His lightnings light the world;  
The earth sees and trembles.  

###### 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord,  
At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.  

###### 6 The heavens declare His righteousness,  
And all the peoples see His glory.

###### 7 Let all be put to shame who serve carved images,  
Who boast of idols.  
Worship Him, all _you_ gods.  

###### 8 Zion hears and is glad,  
And the daughters of Judah rejoice  
Because of Your judgments, O Lord.  

###### 9 For You, Lord, _are_ most high above all the earth;  
You are exalted far above all gods.

###### 10 You who love the Lord, hate evil!  
He preserves the souls of His saints;  
He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.  

###### 11 Light is sown for the righteous,  
And gladness for the upright in heart.  

###### 12 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous,  
And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.