^1. THE LORD [2] reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many [1] islands be glad.

^2. Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

^3. Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries round about.

^4. His lightnings lit up the world; The earth saw and trembled.

^5. The mountains 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 have seen His glory.

^7. Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; [4] Worship Him, all you [3] gods.

^8. Zion [5] heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

^9. For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all [6] gods.

^10. Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

^11. Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.

^12. Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks [7] to His holy name.