Psalm 96:
1 Sing a new song to the LORD! Let the whole earth sing to the LORD!
[2] Sing to the LORD; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
[3] Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
[4] Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.
[5] The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the LORD made the heavens!
[6] Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.
[7] O nations of the world, recognize the LORD; recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong.
[8] Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his courts.
[9] Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him.
[10] Tell all the nations, “The LORD reigns!” The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly.
[11] Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise!
[12] Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest sing for joy
[13] before the LORD, for he is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with his truth.
Psalm 97:
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands and coastlands be glad.
[2] Clouds and thick darkness surround Him [as at Sinai]; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
[3] Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries on all sides.
[4] His lightnings have illuminated the world; The earth has seen and trembled.
[5] The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
[6] The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory and brilliance.
[7] Let all those be [deeply] ashamed who serve carved images, Who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
[8] Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters (cities) of Judah rejoiced [in relief] Because of Your judgments, O LORD.
[9] For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
[10] You who love the LORD, hate evil; He protects the souls of His godly ones (believers), He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
[11] Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path, And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
[12] Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones [those whose moral and spiritual integrity places them in right standing with God], And praise and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.