1 T he Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles and coastlands be glad!

2 C louds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

3 F ire goes before Him and burns up His adversaries round about.

4 H is lightnings illumine the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5 T he hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 T he heavens declare His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory.

7 L et all those be put to shame who serve graven images, who boast in idols. Fall prostrate before Him, all you gods.

8 Z ion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of Your judgments, O Lord.

9 F or You, Lord, are high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

10 O you who love the Lord, hate evil; He preserves the lives of His saints (the children of God), He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

11 L ight is sown for the righteous and strewn along their pathway, and joy for the upright in heart.

12 R ejoice in the Lord, you righteous (upright and in right standing with God), and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.