[1] The LORD rules. Let the earth be glad. Let countries that are far away be full of joy. [2] Clouds and thick darkness surround him. His rule is built on what is right and fair. [3] The LORD sends fire ahead of him. It burns up his enemies all around him. [4] His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees it and trembles. [5] The mountains melt like wax when the LORD is near. He is the Lord of the whole earth. [6] The heavens announce that what he does is right. All people everywhere see his glory. [7] All who worship statues of gods or brag about them are put to shame. All you gods, worship the LORD! [8] Zion hears about it and is filled with joy. LORD, the villages of Judah are glad because of how you judge. [9] LORD, you are the Most High God. You rule over the whole earth. You are honored much more than all gods. [10] Let those who love the LORD hate evil. He guards the lives of those who are faithful to him. He saves them from the power of sinful people. [11] Good things come to those who do what is right. Joy comes to those whose hearts are honest. [12] You who are godly, be glad because of what the LORD has done. Praise him, because his name is holy.
