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Everyone who worships idols should be ashamed.
    They should not boast about useless idols!
All gods like that will fall down in front of the Lord.
When Zion's people hear about it,
    they will be happy.
Yes, the people of Judah will be very happy!
They will be happy, Lord,
    because you bring justice.
You, Lord, are the Most High God
    who rules over all the earth.
You are much greater than any other god![a]

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Footnotes

  1. 97:9 Nations all round Judah had their own gods. Often they used wood, metal or stone to make idols which they worshipped. When God appears, everyone will know that he is the only true God. The Lord God is the Most High God, the God who lives for ever.

All who worship images(A) are put to shame,(B)
    those who boast in idols(C)
    worship him,(D) all you gods!(E)

Zion hears and rejoices
    and the villages of Judah are glad(F)
    because of your judgments,(G) Lord.
For you, Lord, are the Most High(H) over all the earth;(I)
    you are exalted(J) far above all gods.

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