Psalms 96
1 For David, when his land is
established.
The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.
2 Cloud and darkness are round about
him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.
3 Fire shall go before him, and burn
up his enemies round about. 4 His
lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.
5 The mountains melted like wax at the
presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens have declared his
righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.
7 Let all that worship graven images
be ashamed, who boast of their idols;
aHeb. 1. 6.
worship him, all ye his angels.
8 Sion heard and rejoiced; and the
daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.
9 For thou art Lord most high over all
the earth; thou art greatly exalted above all gods.
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. 11 Light is sprung
up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous;
and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.