1 J ehová 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 oscuridad alrededor de él; Justicia y juicio son el cimiento de su trono.

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

3 F uego irá delante de él, Y abrasará a sus enemigos alrededor.

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

4 S us relámpagos alumbran el mundo; La tierra lo ve y se estremece.

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

5 L os montes se derriten como cera delante de Jehová, Delante 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 anuncian su justicia, Y todos los pueblos ven su gloria.

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

7 A vergüéncense todos los que sirven a las imágenes de talla, Los que se glorían en los ídolos. Póstrense a él 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 L o oye Sión, y se alegra; Y las hijas de Judá, Oh Jehová, se regocijan a causa de tus juicios.

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, Jehová, eres excelso sobre toda la tierra; Estás encumbrado sobre todos los dioses.

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

10 J ehová ama a los que aborrecen el mal; Él guarda las almas de sus santos; De manos de los impíos los libra.

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 a luz está implantada dentro del justo, Y la alegría en los rectos de corazón.

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

12 A legraos, justos, en Jehová, Y alabad su santo nombre.

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