The Message Bible MSG
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1 God rules: there's something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands - celebrate!
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The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
2 Bright clouds and storm clouds circle 'round him; Right and justice anchor his rule.
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Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire blazes out before him, Flaming high up the craggy mountains.
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Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
4 His lightnings light up the world; Earth, wide-eyed, trembles in fear.
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His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains take one look at God And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord.
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The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone will see it happen - glorious!
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The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
7 All who serve handcrafted gods will be sorry - And they were so proud of their ragamuffin gods! On your knees, all you gods - worship him!
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All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods!
8 And Zion, you listen and take heart! Daughters of Zion, sing your hearts out: God has done it all, has set everything right.
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Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, LORD.
9 You, God, are High God of the cosmos, Far, far higher than any of the gods.
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For you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
10 God loves all who hate evil, And those who love him he keeps safe, Snatches them from the grip of the wicked.
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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-seeds are planted in the souls of God's people, Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil.
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Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
12 So, God's people, shout praise to God, Give thanks to our Holy God!
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Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
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