1 T he Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

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

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

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

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 people see his glory.

7 C onfounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

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

9 F or thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

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

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

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