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1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
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1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
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2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
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3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
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4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
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5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
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6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
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6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
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7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols-- worship him, all you gods!
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7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols-- worship him, all you gods!
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8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD.
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8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD.
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9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
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9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
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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.
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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.
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11 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
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11 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
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12 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
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12 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
