Psalms 97:1
American King James The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
American Standard Version Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.
King James The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
World English Bible Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
Psalms 97:2
American King James Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
American Standard Version Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
King James Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
World English Bible Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Psalms 97:3
American King James A fire goes before him, and burns up his enemies round about.
American Standard Version A fire goeth before him, And burneth up his adversaries round about.
King James A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
World English Bible A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.
Psalms 97:4
American King James His lightning enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
American Standard Version His lightnings lightened the world: The earth saw, and trembled.
King James His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
World English Bible His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.
Psalms 97:5
American King James The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
American Standard Version The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
King James The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
World English Bible The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
Psalms 97:6
American King James The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
American Standard Version The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.
King James The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
World English Bible The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
Psalms 97:7
American King James Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all you gods.
American Standard Version Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.
King James Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
World English Bible Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!
Psalms 97:8
American King James Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, O LORD.
American Standard Version Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.
King James Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
World English Bible Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.
Psalms 97:9
American King James For you, LORD, are high above all the earth: you are exalted far above all gods.
American Standard Version For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.
King James For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
World English Bible For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
Psalms 97:10
American King James You that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserves the souls of his saints; he delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
American Standard Version O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
King James Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
World English Bible You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
Psalms 97:11
American King James Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
American Standard Version Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
King James Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
World English Bible Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Psalms 97:12
American King James Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
American Standard Version Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial `name'. Psalm 98 A Psalm.
King James Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
World English Bible Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.