The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;
   let the many coastlands be glad!
Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
   righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Fire goes before him
   and burns up his adversaries all around.
His lightnings light up the world;
   the earth sees and trembles.
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
   before the Lord of all the earth.
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The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
   and all the peoples see his glory.
All worshipers of images are put to shame,
   who make their boast in worthless idols;
   worship him, all you gods!
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Zion hears and is glad,
   and the daughters of Judah rejoice,
   because of your judgments, O Lord.
For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;
   you are exalted far above all gods.
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O you who love the Lord, hate evil!
   He preserves the lives of his saints;
   he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Light is sown for the righteous,
   and joy for the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
   and give thanks to his holy name!