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Psalms 97:5
The mountains melt like wax
from Let the Earth Rejoice, Psalms 97:1-12
What it says

The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

What it is doing

This verse emphasizes that even what seems most immovable yields before God.

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,