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Psalms 97

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVThe LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
    WEBYahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
  2. 2
    KJVClouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
    WEBClouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
  3. 3
    KJVA fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
    WEBA fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.
  4. 4
    KJVHis lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
    WEBHis lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.
  5. 5
    KJVThe hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
    WEBThe mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
  6. 6
    KJVThe heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
    WEBThe heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
  7. 7
    KJVConfounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
    WEBLet all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!
  8. 8
    KJVZion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
    WEBZion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.
  9. 9
    KJVFor thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
    WEBFor you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
  10. 10
    KJVYe that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
    WEBYou who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
  11. 11
    KJVLight is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
    WEBLight is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
  12. 12
    KJVRejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
    WEBBe glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.