1 J ehovah reigneth; he is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.

The Lord rules. He is dressed with great power. The Lord has dressed Himself with strength. For sure, the world is built to last. It will not be moved.

2 T hy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.

Your throne is set up from long ago. You have always been.

3 T he floods have lifted up, O Jehovah, The floods have lifted up their voice; The floods lift up their waves.

The floods have lifted up, O Lord. The floods have lifted up their voice. The floods lift up their beating waves.

4 A bove the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, Jehovah on high is mighty.

The Lord on high is more powerful than the sound of many waters and the strong waves of the sea.

5 T hy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore.

Your Word is very sure. O Lord, Your house is holy forever.