Get the free app for more features and content.
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

1The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice;

let the many coastlands be glad!

2Clouds and thick darkness are round about him;

righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3Fire goes before him,

and burns up his adversaries round about.

4His lightnings lighten the world;

the earth sees and trembles.

5The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,

before the Lord of all the earth.

6The heavens proclaim his righteousness;

and all the peoples behold his glory.

7All worshipers of images are put to shame,

who make their boast in worthless idols;

all gods bow down before him.

8Zion hears and is glad,

and the daughters of Judah rejoice,

because of thy judgments, O God.

9For thou, O Lord, art most high over all the earth;

thou art exalted far above all gods.

10The Lord loves those who hate evil;

he preserves the lives of his saints;

he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11Light dawns for the righteous,

and joy for the upright in heart.

12Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,

and give thanks to his holy name!

Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Featured Resources

The Art of Biblical Poetry

The Art of Biblical Poetry

Did you know that a third of the Bible is ancient Israelite poetry? Poetry is...

BibleProject

Introduction to Psalms

Introduction to Psalms

Dr. David Taylor introduces the Psalms, songs that engage with the depth and ...

Fuller Studio

How to Have a Better Prayer Life

How to Have a Better Prayer Life

Kyle Strobel claims that “prayer thrives when it’s done honestly” and points ...

The Gospel Coalition

The Book of Psalms

The Book of Psalms

The book of Psalms is the largest collection of poetry in the Bible. In this ...

BibleProject

Discovering How to Pray: Prayer in the Psalms

Discovering How to Pray: Prayer in the Psalms

Timothy Keller preaches on the Psalms as the prayerbook of the Bible in this ...

The Gospel Coalition

Old Testament Summary: A Complete Animated Overview

Old Testament Summary: A Complete Animated Over...

Watch our overview video on the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible...

BibleProject

Book of Psalms Summary: A Complete Animated Overview

Book of Psalms Summary: A Complete Animated Ove...

Watch our overview video on the book of Psalms, which breaks down the literar...

BibleProject

Explore Psalm 97