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1 The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
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The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
2 Clouds and thick darkness are round about him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries round about.
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Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
4 His lightnings lighten the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
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The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.
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The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
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