1 J ehovah reigneth: let the earth be glad, let the many isles rejoice.

The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!

2 C louds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.

Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about.

A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.

4 H is lightnings lightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.

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

The mountains melt 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.

The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.

7 A shamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols. Worship him, all ye gods.

Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods.

8 Z ion heard, and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judah were glad, because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O Lord.

9 F or thou, Jehovah, art the Most High above all the earth; thou art exalted exceedingly above all gods.

For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

10 Y e that love Jehovah, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints, he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

11 L ight is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.

12 R ejoice in Jehovah, ye righteous; and give thanks in remembrance of his holiness.

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.