[1] The LORD is king! Earth, be glad! Rejoice, you islands of the seas! [2] Clouds and darkness surround him; he rules with righteousness and justice. [3] Fire goes in front of him and burns up his enemies around him. [4] His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles. [5] The hills melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. [6] The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the nations see his glory. [7] Everyone who worships idols is put to shame; all the gods bow down before the LORD. [8] The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD. [9] LORD Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth; you are much greater than all the gods. [10] The LORD loves those who hate evil; he protects the lives of his people; he rescues them from the power of the wicked. [11] Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good. [12] All you that are righteous be glad because of what the LORD has done! Remember what the holy God has done, and give thanks to him.
