A fire goes before him,
and burns up his adversaries on every side.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 97:3 in context
Psalms 97:1–6
1
The LORD reigns!
Let the earth rejoice!
Let the multitude of islands be glad!
2
Clouds and darkness are around him.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3
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A fire goes before him,
and burns up his adversaries on every side.
4
His lightning lights up the world.
The earth sees, and trembles.
5
The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD,
at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6
The heavens declare his righteousness.
All the peoples have seen his glory.
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