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Psalms 96
Septuagint (LXX2012) 96 compared with World English Bible 97
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1(97) For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.
1Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
2Cloud, and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.
2Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.
3A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.
4His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.
4His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.
5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.
6The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
7Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all you⌃ his angels.
7Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!
8Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of your judgments, O Lord.
8Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.
9For youare Lord most high over all the earth; you are greatly exalted above all gods.
9For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
10You⌃ that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.
10You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
11Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in the Lord, you⌃ righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.
12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.