Psalms 97

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 97 of 150

1 Jehovah reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of islands be glad.

2 Clouds and darkness are all around Him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.

3 A fire goes before Him and burns up His adversaries all around.

4 His lightnings lit up the world; the earth saw and trembled.

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Chapter Summary

The majesty of Jehovah's kingdom. The joy of the righteous.

Key Hebrew Words

עָנָ֣ן cloud-mass H6051 · TWOT 1655a
קָדְשֽׁ apartness H6944 · TWOT 1990a
יְהוּדָ֑ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
נַפְשׁ֣וֹת soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a
סְבִיבָ֑י circuit H5439 · TWOT 1456b

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