Today we continue our reading in the Old Testament book of Psalms in the Amplified Bible translation with Psalm chapter 97 from the Word of God.
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[00:00:04] Psalm 97 The Lord reigns. Let the earth rejoice. Let the many islands and coastlands be glad. Clouds and thick darkness surround him as at Sinai. Righteousness and justice are the foundation
[00:00:26] of his throne. Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries on all sides. His lightnings have illuminated the world. The earth has seen and trembled. The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare his righteousness.
[00:00:56] And all the peoples see his glory and brilliance. Let all those be deeply ashamed who serve carved images, who boast in idols. Worship him, all you gods. Zion heard this and was glad. And the daughters or cities of Judah rejoiced in relief because of your judgments, O Lord.
[00:01:26] For you are the Lord Most High over all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods. You who love the Lord hate evil. He protects the souls of his godly ones, or believers. He rescues them from the hand of the wicked. Light is sown like seed for the righteous and illuminates their
[00:01:55] path. And irrepressible joy is spread for the upright in heart who delight in his favor and protection. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones. Those whose moral and spiritual integrity places them in right standing with God. And praise and give thanks at the remembrance of his holy name.
[00:02:23] Thank you for tuning in to the audio Bible podcast today. This has been Psalm chapter 97 from the word of God.