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Psalm 97
New International Version

### Psalm 97

1 The Lord reigns,(A) let the earth be glad;(B)
let the distant shores(C) rejoice.
2 Clouds(D) and thick darkness(E) surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.(F)
3 Fire(G) goes before(H) him
and consumes(I) his foes on every side.
4 His lightning(J) lights up the world;
the earth(K) sees and trembles.(L)
5 The mountains melt(M) like wax(N) before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.(O)
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,(P)
and all peoples see his glory.(Q)

7 All who worship images(R) are put to shame,(S)
those who boast in idols(T)—
worship him,(U) all you gods!(V)

8 Zion hears and rejoices
and the villages of Judah are glad(W)
because of your judgments,(X) Lord.
9 For you, Lord, are the Most High(Y) over all the earth;(Z)
you are exalted(AA) far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,(AB)
for he guards(AC) the lives of his faithful ones(AD)
and delivers(AE) them from the hand of the wicked.(AF)
11 Light shines[a](AG) on the righteous(AH)
and joy on the upright in heart.(AI)
12 Rejoice in the Lord,(AJ) you who are righteous,
and praise his holy name.(AK)

#### Footnotes

1. Psalm 97:11 One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown

#### Cross references

1. Psalm 97:1 : Ex 15:18; Ps 93:1; 96:10; 99:1; Isa 24:23; 52:7
2. Psalm 97:1 : S Ps 96:11
3. Psalm 97:1 : S Est 10:1
4. Psalm 97:2 : S Job 22:14
5. Psalm 97:2 : S Ex 19:9
6. Psalm 97:2 : Ps 89:14
7. Psalm 97:3 : Isa 9:19; Da 7:10; Joel 1:19; 2:3
8. Psalm 97:3 : Hab 3:5
9. Psalm 97:3 : S 2Sa 22:9
10. Psalm 97:4 : S Job 36:30
11. Psalm 97:4 : S 2Sa 22:8
12. Psalm 97:4 : S Ps 18:7; 104:32; S Rev 6:12
13. Psalm 97:5 : S Ps 46:2, 6
14. Psalm 97:5 : S Ps 22:14
15. Psalm 97:5 : S Jos 3:11
16. Psalm 97:6 : Ps 50:6; 98:2
17. Psalm 97:6 : S Ps 19:1
18. Psalm 97:7 : S Lev 26:1
19. Psalm 97:7 : Isa 42:17; Jer 10:14
20. Psalm 97:7 : S Dt 5:8
21. Psalm 97:7 : Heb 1:6
22. Psalm 97:7 : Ex 12:12; Ps 16:4
23. Psalm 97:8 : S Ps 9:2
24. Psalm 97:8 : Ps 48:11
25. Psalm 97:9 : Ps 7:8
26. Psalm 97:9 : S Job 34:29
27. Psalm 97:9 : S Ps 47:9
28. Psalm 97:10 : S Job 28:28; Am 5:15; Ro 12:9
29. Psalm 97:10 : Ps 145:20
30. Psalm 97:10 : Ps 31:23; 37:28; Pr 2:8
31. Psalm 97:10 : S Ps 34:7; Da 3:28; 6:16
32. Psalm 97:10 : Ps 37:40; Jer 15:21; 20:13
33. Psalm 97:11 : S Job 22:28
34. Psalm 97:11 : Ps 11:5
35. Psalm 97:11 : Ps 7:10
36. Psalm 97:12 : S Job 22:19; Ps 104:34; Isa 41:16; Php 4:4
37. Psalm 97:12 : S Ex 3:15; S Ps 99:3

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