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A smooth black bank of storm cloud standing far out over a dark plain, one band of light on the ground below it, the sky above pale and clear.

Praise

Psalm 97

For anyone who needs God to be more than comfortable. The storm that shakes the earth is good news to those who love Him.

12 verses≈ 3 minBSB

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Where we are

  1. 1–41Book IDavid's prayers: 'The LORD is my shepherd'
  2. 42–72Book II'As the deer pants'; the throne under pressure
  3. 73–89Book IIIAsaph and Korah: the kingdom falls
  4. 90–106Book IVBack to Moses: the LORD reignsPsalm 97
  5. 107–150Book VSongs of ascents, and the last Hallelujah

Let the Earth Rejoice

A rocky island coast across calm water in clear morning light, more islands behind, one small wooden boat drawn up on the stones.

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;

let the distant shores be glad.

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righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation

All worshipers of images are put to shame—

those who boast in idols.

Worship Him, all you gods!

Zion hears and rejoices,

and the towns of Judah exult

because of Your judgments, O LORD.

For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth;

You are exalted far above all gods.

First sun running along fresh plowed furrows on a hillside, a sower small and far off, seen from behind.

Hate evil, O you who love the LORD!

He preserves the souls of His saints;

He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Light shines on the righteous,

gladness on the upright in heart.

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,

and praise His holy name.

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Narrated by Bob Souer · BSB audio, public domain

Reflect

What have you learned to live with?

Hating evil is a command here, not a mood. What have you learned to put up with, in the world or in yourself, that God never has?

You’ve experienced

Psalm 97

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A verse to carry with you

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Psalm 97:1

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