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Psalm 97

1. The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice;
   let the many coastlands be glad!
2. Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
   righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3. Fire goes before him,
   and consumes his adversaries on every side.
4. His lightnings light up the world;
   the earth sees and trembles.
5. The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
   before the Lord of all the earth.
6. The heavens proclaim his righteousness;
   and all the peoples behold his glory.
7. All worshippers of images are put to shame,
   those who make their boast in worthless idols;
   all gods bow down before him.
8. Zion hears and is glad,
   and the towns of Judah rejoice,
   because of your judgements, O God.
9. For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;
   you are exalted far above all gods.
10. The Lord loves those who hate evil;
    he guards the lives of his faithful;
    he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
11. Light dawns for the righteous,
    and joy for the upright in heart.
12. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
    and give thanks to his holy name!