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Texts -- Psalms 97:2-12 (NET)

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97:2 Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne . 97:3 Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies . 97:4 His lightning bolts light up the world ; the earth sees and trembles . 97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord , before the Lord of the whole earth . 97:6 The sky declares his justice , and all the nations see his splendor . 97:7 All who worship idols are ashamed , those who boast about worthless idols . All the gods bow down before him. 97:8 Zion hears and rejoices , the towns of Judah are happy , because of your judgments , O Lord . 97:9 For you , O Lord , are the sovereign king over the whole earth ; you are elevated high above all gods . 97:10 You who love the Lord , hate evil ! He protects the lives of his faithful followers ; he delivers them from the power of the wicked . 97:11 The godly bask in the light ; the morally upright experience joy . 97:12 You godly ones , rejoice in the Lord ! Give thanks to his holy name .

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  • Agungkan Allahmu [KJ.72] ( The God of Abraham Praise / Yigdol )
  • Allahkulah Kuatku dan Mazmurku [KJ.62]
  • Muliakan Allah yang Esa [KJ.45]
  • [Psa 97:9] O God, Thou High And Lofty One
  • [Psa 97:11] Hail, Gladdening Light
  • [Psa 97:12] The God Of Love And Holiness

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