| English Standard Version | International Standard Version |
| 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! | 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad! |
| 2Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. | 2Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation. |
| 3Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around. | 3Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side. |
| 4His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. | 4His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes. |
| 5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. | 5Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. | 6The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory. |
| 7All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! | 7All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. Worship him, all you "gods"! |
| 8Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD. | 8Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD. |
| 9For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. | 9For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings. |
| 10O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. | 10Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked. |
| 11Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. | 11Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! | 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness! |
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