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