# Psalm 97 
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1. The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 
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2. Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 
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3. Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around. 
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4. His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 
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5. The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. 
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6. The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. 
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7. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! 
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8. Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD. 
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9. For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. 
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10. O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. 
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11. Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. 
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12. Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! 

(ESV)