The Bible in Basic English BBE
Good News Translation GNT
1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
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The Lord is king! Earth, be glad! Rejoice, you islands of the seas!
2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
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Clouds and darkness surround him; he rules with righteousness and justice.
3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
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Fire goes in front of him and burns up his enemies around him.
4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
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His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles.
5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
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The hills melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
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The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the nations see his glory.
7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
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Everyone who worships idols is put to shame; all the gods bow down before the Lord.
8 Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
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The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O Lord.
9 For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
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Lord Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth; you are much greater than all the gods.
10 You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.
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The Lord loves those who hate evil; he protects the lives of his people; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11 Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
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Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good.
12 Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
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All you that are righteous be glad because of what the Lord has done! Remember what the holy God has done, and give thanks to him.
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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.