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Psalms 96

Brenton's English Septuagint · Berean Standard Bible

96:1
For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.
97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
96:2
Cloud and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.
97:2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
96:3
Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.
97:3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
96:4
His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.
97:4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
96:5
The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
97:5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
96:6
The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.
97:6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
96:7
Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all ye his angels.
97:7 All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
96:8
Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.
97:8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
96:9
For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; thou art greatly exalted above all gods.
97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
96:10
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.
97:10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
96:11
Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
97:11 Light shines (note: One Hebrew manuscript, LXX, Syriac, and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown) on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
96:12
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.
97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.