Psalms 97:3
Fire goes before Him
What it says
Fire goes before him and consumes his adversaries all around.
What it is doing
This verse portrays the destructive holiness of God's approach.
In context
1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; 3Fire goes before Him 4His lightning illuminates the world; 5The mountains melt like wax 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; 7All worshipers of images are put to shame — 8Zion hears and rejoices, 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! 11Light shines on the righteous, 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,