Psalm 97
Darby Translation · 12 verses
1Jehovah reigneth: let the earth be glad, let the many isles rejoice.2Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about.4His lightnings lightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.7Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols. Worship him, all ye gods.8Zion heard, and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judah were glad, because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.9For thou, Jehovah, art the Most High above all the earth; thou art exalted exceedingly above all gods.10Ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints, he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.11Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.12Rejoice in Jehovah, ye righteous; and give thanks in remembrance of his holiness.
Darby's Synopsis
In Psalm 97 the coming itself is celebrated; Jehovah has taken to Him His great power and His reign. The earth and the multitude of isles are to rejoice. Clouds and darkness are round about Him, for it is the revelation of His judgments in power, not of Himself. Righteousness and judgment ever characterise His throne. The fire of judgment goes before Him and consumes His enemies. Jehovah, the Lord of the whole earth, comes forth out of His place.
Text: J. N. Darby, The Holy Scriptures: A New Translation from the Original Languages, public domain. Emphasized words are Darby's own. Provenance on the sources page.