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Psalms 97:5-1964 bbe — The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth. The heavens gave o…

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The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

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The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

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Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

8

Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

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For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

10

You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

11

Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

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Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

— Psalms 97:5-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole earth. The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor. All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him. Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD. For you, O LORD, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods. You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked. The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy. You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name.”
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Psalms 97 — Context

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Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.

3

Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.

4

His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

5

The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

6

The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

7

Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

8

Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

9

For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

10

You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

11

Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

12

Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

Psalms 97:5-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 97:5-1964 say?

Psalms 97:5-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth. The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory. Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods. Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord. For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods. You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners. Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy. Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.”

Where is Psalms 97:5-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 97:5-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 97, verses 5–1964.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 97:5-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 97:5-1964 in?

Psalms 97:5-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 97:5-1964?

Psalms 97:5-1964 reads (BBE): “The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth. The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory. Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods. Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord. For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods. You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners. Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy. Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.