Psalms 97 (ESV)

12 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 97 contains 12 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!

2Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.

4His lightnings light up 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 see his glory.

7All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!

8Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD.

9For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

10O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

12Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!

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What is Psalms 97 in the ESV?

Psalms 97 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 12 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 97 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 97 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 97 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 97 contains 12 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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