97 Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah} has become King!
Let the earth be joyful.
Let the many islands rejoice.
2 Clouds and thick gloom are all around him;
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him
And consumes his adversaries on every side.
4 His lightning bolts light up the land;
The earth sees it and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah},
Before the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
And all the peoples see his glory.
7 Let all those serving any carved image be put to shame,
Those who boast about their worthless gods.
Bow down to him, all you gods.
8 Zion hears and rejoices;
Because of your judgments, O Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah}.
9 For you, O Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah}, are the Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted far above all other gods.
10 O you who love Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah}, hate what is bad.
He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones;
He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light has flashed up for the righteous
And rejoicing for those upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah}, you righteous ones,
And give thanks to his holy name.