Psalms 97 (NASB)

12 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

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Psalms Chapter 97 contains 12 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most 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 islands be glad.

2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

3Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries round about.

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

5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.

7Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; Worship Him, all you gods.

8Zion heard [this] and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

9For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

10Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.

12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name.

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What is Psalms 97 in the NASB?

Psalms 97 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 12 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 97 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most 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 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 97 contains 12 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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