1 E l Señor reina; regocíjese la tierra; Alégrense las muchas islas.

The Lord rules. Let the earth be full of joy. Let the many islands be glad.

2 N ubes y densas tinieblas Lo rodean, Justicia y derecho son el fundamento de Su trono.

Clouds and darkness are all around Him. His throne is built upon what is right and fair.

3 F uego va delante de El, Y quema a Sus adversarios en derredor.

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

4 S us relámpagos iluminaron el mundo; La tierra vio y se estremeció.

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

5 C omo cera se derritieron los montes ante la presencia del Señor, Ante la presencia del Señor de toda la tierra.

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

6 L os cielos proclaman Su justicia, Y todos los pueblos han visto Su gloria.

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

7 S ean avergonzados todos los que sirven a imágenes talladas, Los que se glorían en los ídolos. Póstrense ante El todos los dioses.

Let all those who serve false gods be ashamed, those who talk about how great their gods are. Worship Him, all you gods!

8 O yó Sion esto y se alegró, Y las hijas de Judá se han regocijado A causa de Tus juicios, oh Señor.

Zion heard this and was glad. The people of Judah have been full of joy because of what You decide, O Lord.

9 P orque Tú eres el Señor, el Altísimo sobre toda la tierra, Muy excelso sobre todos los dioses.

For You are the Lord Most High over all the earth. You are honored above all gods.

10 L os que aman al Señor, aborrezcan el mal; El guarda las almas de Sus santos; Los libra de la mano de los impíos.

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 uz se ha sembrado para el justo, Y alegría para los rectos de corazón.

Light is spread like seed for those who are right and good, and joy for the pure in heart.

12 J ustos, alégrense en el Señor, Y alaben Su santo nombre.

Be glad in the Lord, you who are right and good. Give thanks to His holy name.