1 | The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! |
2 | Clouds and thick darkness are round about him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
3 | Fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries round about. |
4 | His lightnings lighten the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
5 | The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. |
6 | The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory. |
7 | All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him. |
8 | Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of thy judgments, O God. |
9 | For thou, O LORD, art most high over all the earth; thou art exalted far above all gods. |
10 | The LORD loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
11 | Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. |
12 | Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! |