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## Psalms 97:1-6 in Context (Verses 1–9 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/psalms/97/1) The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad *thereof*.*
 
 [2 ](/kjv/psalms/97/2) Clouds and darkness *are* round about him: righteousness and judgment *are* the habitation of his throne.*
 
 [3 ](/kjv/psalms/97/3) A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
 
 [4 ](/kjv/psalms/97/4) His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
 
 [5 ](/kjv/psalms/97/5) The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/psalms/97/6) The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
 
 [7 ](/kjv/psalms/97/7) Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all *ye* gods.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/psalms/97/8) Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
 
 [9 ](/kjv/psalms/97/9) For thou, LORD, *art* high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
 
[Psalms 96](/kjv/psalms/96) [Psalms 98](/kjv/psalms/98)

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