The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 ADONAI is king, let the earth rejoice, let the many coasts and islands be glad.
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The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
3 Fire goes before him, setting ablaze his foes on every side.
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Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
4 His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth sees it and trembles.
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His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of ADONAI, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
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The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
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The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
7 All who worship images will be put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols. Bow down to him, all you gods!
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Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
8 Tziyon hears and is glad, ADONAI; the daughters of Y'hudah rejoice at your rulings.
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Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
9 For you, ADONAI, most high over all the earth, you are exalted far above all gods.
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For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
10 You who love ADONAI, hate evil! He keeps his faithful servants safe. He rescues them from the power of the wicked.
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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.
11 Light is sown for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart.
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Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
12 Rejoice in ADONAI, you righteous; and give thanks on recalling his holiness.
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Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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