97 (G). THE NEW SONG. (Introversion and Alternation.)

G U s           1∼ Jehovah reigneth.
                  1∼. The LORD reigneth;
      t         ∼1 Joy and gladness.
                  ∼1. let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
        V u     2∼ Clouds, &c.
                  2∼. Clouds and darkness are round about him:
            v   ∼2∼ Righteousness.
                  ∼2∼. righteousness
              w ∼2 Judgement.
                  ∼2. and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
        V u     3-5 Lightnings, &c.
                  3. A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
                  4. His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
                  5. The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
            v   6,7 Righteousness.
                  6. The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
                  7. Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
              w 8 Judgement.
                  8. Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
  U s           9,10 Jehovah reigneth.
                  9. For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
                  10. Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
      t         11,12 Joy and gladness.
                  11. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
                  12. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.