>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/97?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#07761::c07761) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/97.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/97.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/97/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm is a song celebrating the power and righteousness of God, intended for all people and is part of the collection attributed to various authors, traditionally thought to be sung in the context of worship. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God is very powerful and makes the earth happy. Everyone should be good and thank God for his love. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>God reigns over the earth, inspiring awe and gladness among its inhabitants. His presence is powerful and righteous, as demonstrated by natural wonders and his judgment against those who worship idols. Followers of God are encouraged to hate evil, as God protects them and brings joy and light to their lives. > >#Gospel/Faith #Gospel/Righteousness #Gospel/Joy ###### 1 1 The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. ###### 2 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. ###### 3 3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. ###### 4 4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. ###### 5 5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. ###### 6 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. ###### 7 7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. ###### 8 8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord. ###### 9 9 For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. ###### 10 10 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. ###### 11 11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. ###### 12 12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.