[1] The LORD is king. Let the earth rejoice; faraway lands should be glad. [2] Thick, dark clouds surround him. His kingdom is built on what is right and fair. [3] A fire goes before him and burns up his enemies all around. [4] His lightning lights up the world; when the people see it, they tremble. [5] The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. [6] The heavens tell about his goodness, and all the people see his glory. [7] Those who worship idols should be ashamed; they brag about their gods. All the gods should worship the LORD. [8] When Jerusalem hears this, she is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice. They are happy because of your judgments, LORD. [9] You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; you are supreme over all gods. [10] People who love the LORD hate evil. The LORD watches over those who follow him and frees them from the power of the wicked. [11] Light shines on those who do right; joy belongs to those who are honest. [12] Rejoice in the LORD, you who do right. Praise his holy name.
