Yahweh
reigns!
Let
the earth rejoice!
Let
the multitude of islands be glad!
Clouds
and darkness are around him.
Righteousness
and justice are the foundation of his throne.
A
fire goes before him,
and
vanquishes his adversaries on every side.
His
lightning lights up the world.
The
earth sees, and trembles.
The
mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh,
at
the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
The
heavens declare his righteousness.
All
the peoples have seen his glory.
Let
all them be shamed who serve engraved images,
who
boast in their idols.
Worship
him, all you gods!
Zion
heard and was glad.
The
daughters of Judah rejoiced
because
of your judgments, Yahweh.
For
you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth.
You
are exalted far above all gods.
You
who love Yahweh, hate evil!
He
preserves the souls of his saints.
He
delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
Light
is sown for the righteous,
and
gladness for the upright in heart.
Be
glad in Yahweh, you righteous people!
Give
thanks to his holy Name.
Psalm 97
