Psalms 96

1 For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, Let many islands rejoice. 2 Cloud and darkness are round about him; Righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne. 3 Fire shall go before him, And burn up his enemies round about. 4 His lightnings appeared to the world; The earth saw, and trembled. 5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6 The heavens have declared his righteousness, And all the people have seen his glory. 7 Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, Who boast of their idols; Worship him, all ye his angels. 8 Zion heard and rejoiced; And the daughters of Judea exulted, Because of thy judgments, O Lord. 9 For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; Thou art greatly exalted above all gods. 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. 11 Light is sprung up for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; And give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.