1 Y ahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

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

2 C louds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

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

3 A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

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

4 H is lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

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

5 T he mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, 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. All the peoples have seen his glory.

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

7 L et all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you 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. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, Yahweh.

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 you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.

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

10 Y ou who love Yahweh, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers 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 B e glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.

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