Psalm 97, side by side
Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.
1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
4His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
7All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
9For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
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