Common English Bible CEB
The Message Bible MSG
1 The LORD rules! Let the earth rejoice! Let all the islands celebrate!
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God rules: there's something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands - celebrate!
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround God. His throne is built on righteousness and justice.
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Bright clouds and storm clouds circle 'round him; Right and justice anchor his rule.
3 Fire proceeds before him, burning up his enemies on every side.
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Fire blazes out before him, Flaming high up the craggy mountains.
4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles!
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His lightnings light up the world; Earth, wide-eyed, trembles in fear.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole world!
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The mountains take one look at God And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord.
6 Heaven has proclaimed God's righteousness, and all nations have seen his glory.
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The heavens announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone will see it happen - glorious!
7 All those who worship images, those who are proud of idols, are put to shame. All gods bow down to the Lord!
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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!
8 Zion has heard and celebrates, the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your acts of justice, LORD,
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And Zion, you listen and take heart! Daughters of Zion, sing your hearts out: God has done it all, has set everything right.
9 because you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth, because you are so superior to all other gods.
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You, God, are High God of the cosmos, Far, far higher than any of the gods.
10 Those of you who love the LORD, hate evil! God guards the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked.
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God loves all who hate evil, And those who love him he keeps safe, Snatches them from the grip of the wicked.
11 Light is planted like seed for the righteous person; joy too for those whose heart is right.
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Light-seeds are planted in the souls of God's people, Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil.
12 Rejoice in the LORD, righteous ones! Give thanks to his holy name!
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So, God's people, shout praise to God, Give thanks to our Holy God!
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