Christian Standard Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad. | 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad. |
2Clouds and total darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. | 2Clouds and total darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
3Fire goes before him and burns up his foes on every side. | 3Fire goes before him and burns up his foes on every side. |
4His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. | 4His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD--at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. | 5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD--at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. |
6The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory. | 6The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory. |
7All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship him. | 7All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship him. |
8Zion hears and is glad, Judah's villages rejoice because of your judgments, LORD. | 8Zion hears and is glad, Judah's villages rejoice because of your judgments, LORD. |
9For you, LORD, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are exalted above all the gods. | 9For you, LORD, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are exalted above all the gods. |
10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful ones; he rescues them from the power of the wicked. | 10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful ones; he rescues them from the power of the wicked. |
11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart. | 11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart. |
12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name. | 12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name. |
The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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