Psalms 97:1-2
Psalms 97:1-2 The Message (MSG)
GOD rules: there’s something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands—celebrate! Bright clouds and storm clouds circle ’round him; Right and justice anchor his rule.
Psalms 97:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Psalms 97:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad. Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Psalms 97:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD is king. Let the earth rejoice; faraway lands should be glad. Thick, dark clouds surround him. His kingdom is built on what is right and fair.
Psalms 97:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad. Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Psalms 97:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Psalms 97:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad! Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Psalms 97:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands and coastlands be glad. Clouds and thick darkness surround Him [as at Sinai]; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. [Ex 19:9]
Psalms 97:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice! Let the farthest coastlands be glad. Dark clouds surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Psalms 97:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
YAHWEH now reigns as King! Let everyone rejoice! His rule extends everywhere, even to distant lands, and the islands of the sea, let them all be glad. Clouds both dark and mysterious now surround him. His throne of glory rests upon a foundation of righteousness and justice.