[1] The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles and coastlands be glad! [2] Clouds and darkness are round about Him [as at Sinai]; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. [3] Fire goes before Him and burns up His adversaries round about. [4] His lightnings illumine the world; the earth sees and trembles. [5] The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. [6] The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory. [7] Let all those be put to shame who serve graven images, who boast in idols. Fall prostrate before Him, all you gods. [8] Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced [in relief] because of Your judgments, O Lord. [9] For You, Lord, are high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. [10] O you who love the Lord, hate evil; He preserves the lives of His saints (the children of God), He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. [11] Light is sown for the [uncompromisingly] righteous and strewn along their pathway, and joy for the upright in heart [the irrepressible joy which comes from consciousness of His favor and protection]. [12] Rejoice in the Lord, you [consistently] righteous (upright and in right standing with God), and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.
