1 Let the manyb Or coastlandsislands be glad. | |
2 The LORDa Or has assumed Kingshipreigns, let the earth rejoice; | |
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround 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 lit up the world; The earth saw and trembled. | |
5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. | |
6 The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory. | |
7 Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; c Or All the gods have worshiped HimWorship Him, all youd Or supernatural powersgods. | |
8 Zione Or possibly hears and is gladheard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD. | |
9 For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above allf Or supernatural powersgods. | |
10 Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. | |
11 Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart. | |
12 Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanksg Lit for the memory of His holinessto His holy name. | |