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Dark clouds surround him;
equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.[a]
Fire goes before him;
on every side[b] it burns up his enemies.
His lightning bolts light up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 97:2 sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.
  2. Psalm 97:3 tn Heb “all around.”

Clouds(A) and thick darkness(B) surround him;
    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.(C)
Fire(D) goes before(E) him
    and consumes(F) his foes on every side.
His lightning(G) lights up the world;
    the earth(H) sees and trembles.(I)

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