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Psalm 97 :: King James Version (KJV)

Psa 97:1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Psa 97:2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Psa 97:3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
Psa 97:4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
Psa 97:5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
Psa 97:6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Psa 97:7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
Psa 97:8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
Psa 97:9For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
Psa 97:10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Psa 97:11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Psa 97:12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
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