[1] The LORD rules! Let the earth rejoice! Let all the islands celebrate! [2] Clouds and thick darkness surround God. His throne is built on righteousness and justice. [3] Fire proceeds before him, burning up his enemies on every side. [4] His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles! [5] The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole world! [6] Heaven has proclaimed God’s righteousness, and all nations have seen his glory. [7] All those who worship images, those who are proud of idols, are put to shame. All gods bow down to the Lord! [8] Zion has heard and celebrates, the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your acts of justice, LORD, [9] because you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth, because you are so superior to all other gods. [10] Those of you who love the LORD, hate evil! God guards the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked. [11] Light is planted like seed for the righteous person; joy too for those whose heart is right. [12] Rejoice in the LORD, righteous ones! Give thanks to his holy name!
