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The Lord Reigns

97The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
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Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.
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His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
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The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
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All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!
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Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O Lord.
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For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
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O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
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Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
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Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
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