[1] The LORD reigns. Let the earth be happy. Let the many coastlands rejoice. [2] Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne. [3] Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies. [4] His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. [5] The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole earth. [6] The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor. [7] All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him. [8] Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD. [9] For you, O LORD, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods. [10] You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked. [11] The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy. [12] You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD. Give thanks to his holy name.
