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.
97:6 The sky declares his justice,
and all the nations see his splendor.
1 sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.
2 tn Heb “all around.”