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

The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad.

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

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

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

Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries round about.

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

His lightnings lit up 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 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.

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 those be ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; Worship Him, all you gods.

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

Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O Lord.

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

For You are the Lord Most High over all the earth; You are 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.

Hate evil, you who love the Lord, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

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

Light is sown like seed 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 the Lord, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name.