Psalms 97:2-5

97:2 Dark clouds surround him;

equity and justice are the foundation of his throne. ¹ 

97:3 Fire goes before him;

on every side ²  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.

[97:2]  ¹ sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.

[97:3]  ² tn Heb “all around.”