| New American Standard Bible 1995 | Berean Study Bible |
| 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad. | 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. |
| 2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. | 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. |
| 3Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries round about. | 3Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. |
| 4His lightnings lit up the world; The earth saw and trembled. | 4His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 5The mountains melted 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, before the Lord of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory. | 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. |
| 7Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; Worship Him, all you gods. | 7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! |
| 8Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD. | 8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. |
| 9For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. | 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. |
| 10Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. | 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 11Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart. | 11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. |
| 12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name. | 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. |
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