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

Jehovah reigneth; 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 habitation of his throne.

Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

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

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

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

His lightnings lightened 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.

The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 T he heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.

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

Let all them be put to shame 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.

Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

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

For thou, Jehovah, art most 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.

O ye that love Jehovah, 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.

Light 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.

Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial name.