1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. 2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. 3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
Psalms 97:1–3
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Psalms 99:1–2
1 The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! 2 Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.
Psalms 50:2–4
2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. 3 Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him. 4 He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people:
Psalms 93:1–2
1 The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. 2 Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.
Psalms 18:11–13
11 He made darkness His hiding place, and storm clouds a canopy around Him. 12 From the brightness of His presence His clouds advanced— hailstones and coals of fire. 13 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded— hailstones and coals of fire.
1 Chronicles 16:26–28
26 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 27 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. 28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Psalms 96:5–7
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. 7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Samuel 22:9–11
9 Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. 10 He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. 11 He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
Psalms 46:5–7
5 God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. 6 Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. 7 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
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