| Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 ADONAI is king, let the earth rejoice, let the many coasts and islands be glad. | 1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. |
| 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. | 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
| 3 Fire goes before him, setting ablaze his foes on every side. | 3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. |
| 4 His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth sees it and trembles. | 4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of ADONAI, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. | 5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. |
| 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. | 6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. |
| 7 All who worship images will be put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols. Bow down to him, all you gods! | 7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols-- worship him, all you gods! |
| 8 Tziyon hears and is glad, ADONAI; the daughters of Y'hudah rejoice at your rulings. | 8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD. |
| 9 For you, ADONAI, most high over all the earth, you are exalted far above all gods. | 9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. |
| 10 You who love ADONAI, hate evil! He keeps his faithful servants safe. He rescues them from the power of the wicked. | 10 Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 11 Light is sown for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart. | 11 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. |
| 12 Rejoice in ADONAI, you righteous; and give thanks on recalling his holiness. | 12 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. |
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