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Psalms Chapter 97 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 97 (JPS)
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1 HaShem reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

3 A fire goeth before Him, and burneth up His adversaries round about.

4 His lightnings lighted up the world; the earth saw, and trembled.

5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of HaShem, at the presence of the L-rd of the whole earth.

6 The heavens declared His righteousness, and all the peoples saw His glory.

7 Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of things of nought; bow down to Him, all ye gods.

8 Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of Thy judgments, O HaShem.

9 For Thou, HaShem, art most high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods.

10 O ye that love HaShem, hate evil; He preserveth the souls of His saints; He delivered them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

12 Be glad in HaShem, ye righteous; and give thanks to His holy name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 97 about?
It declares "the LORD reigneth" (v.1), describing him surrounded by clouds and darkness, with fire going before him and the hills melting like wax at his presence (vv.2-5).
What does Psalm 97 say about idol worshippers?
Verse 7 says, "Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods."
What does Psalm 97 promise the righteous?
Verse 11 says "light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart," calling them to rejoice in the LORD (v.12).

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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