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Psalms 97 (CEV)

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¹ The LORD is King! Tell the earth to celebrate and all islands to shout. ² Dark clouds surround him, and his throne is supported by justice and fairness. ³ Fire leaps from his throne, destroying his enemies, ⁴ and his lightning is so bright that the earth sees it and trembles. ⁵ Mountains melt away like wax in the presence of the LORD of all the earth. ⁶ The heavens announce, "The LORD brings justice!" Everyone sees God's glory. ⁷ Those who brag about the useless idols they worship are terribly ashamed, and all the false gods bow down to the LORD. ⁸ When the people of Zion and of the towns of Judah hear that God brings justice, they will celebrate. ⁹ The LORD rules the whole earth, and he is more glorious than all the false gods. ¹⁰ Love the LORD and hate evil! God protects his loyal people and rescues them from violence. ¹¹ If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness. ¹² You are the LORD's people! So celebrate and praise the only God.