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

The Lord rules. Let the earth be full of joy. 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 darkness are all around Him. His throne is built upon what is right and fair.

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

Fire goes before Him and burns up those who hate Him on every side.

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

His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and shakes.

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 melt like a candle before the Lord, before the Lord of the whole earth.

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

The heavens tell about how right and good He is. And all the people see His shining-greatness.

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

Let all those who serve false gods be ashamed, those who talk about how great their gods are. 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. The people of Judah have been full of joy because of what You decide, 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 honored 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.

Let those who love the Lord hate what is bad. For He keeps safe the souls of His faithful ones. He takes them away from the hand of the sinful.

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

Light is spread like seed for those who are right and good, and joy for the pure 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 who are right and good. Give thanks to His holy name.