Psalm 97 :: Brenton's English Septuagint (BES)

Psa 97:1(LXX 96:1) For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.

Psa 97:2(LXX 96:2) Cloud and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

Psa 97:3(LXX 96:3) Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.

Psa 97:4(LXX 96:4) His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.

Psa 97:5(LXX 96:5) The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

Psa 97:6(LXX 96:6) The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.

Psa 97:7(LXX 96:7) Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; [fn] worship him, all ye his angels.

Psa 97:8(LXX 96:8) Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Psa 97:9(LXX 96:9) For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; thou art greatly exalted above all gods.

Psa 97:10(LXX 96:10) Ye that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.

Psa 97:11(LXX 96:11) Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

Psa 97:12(LXX 96:12) Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.

Translation of the Greek Septuagint into English by Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton, originally published in 1851 and is now in the Public Domain