1 The Lord ^areigns;
Let the earth rejoice;
Let the multitude of¹ isles be glad! ‡

2 ^aClouds and darkness surround Him;
^bRighteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. ‡

3 ^aA fire goes before Him,
And burns up His enemies round about. ‡

4 ^aHis lightnings light the world;
The earth sees and trembles. ‡

5 ^aThe mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. ‡

6 ^aThe heavens declare His righteousness,
And all the peoples see His glory. ‡

7 ^aLet all be put to shame who serve carved images,
Who boast of idols.
^bWorship Him, all you gods. ‡

8 Zion hears and is glad,
And the daughters of Judah rejoice
Because of Your judgments, O Lord.

9 For You, Lord, are ^amost high above all the earth;
^bYou are exalted far above all gods. ‡

10 You who love the Lord, ^ahate evil!
^bHe preserves the souls of His saints;
^cHe delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. ‡

11 ^aLight is sown for the righteous,
And gladness for the upright in heart. ‡

12 ^aRejoice in the Lord, you righteous,
^bAnd give thanks¹ at the remembrance of His holy name. ‡