| King James Bible | New International Version |
| 1The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. | 1The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. |
| 2Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. | 2Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. |
| 3The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. | 3The seas have lifted up, LORD, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. |
| 4The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. | 4Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea-- the LORD on high is mighty. |
| 5Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. | 5Your statutes, LORD, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days. |
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