The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
King James Version KJV
1 ADONAI is king, let the earth rejoice, let the many coasts and islands be glad.
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The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him, setting ablaze his foes on every side.
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A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
4 His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth sees it and trembles.
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His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
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 hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
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The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see 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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Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
8 Tziyon hears and is glad, ADONAI; the daughters of Y'hudah rejoice at your rulings.
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Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
9 For you, ADONAI, most high over all the earth, you are exalted far above all gods.
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For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all 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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Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart.
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Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in ADONAI, you righteous; and give thanks on recalling his holiness.
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Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
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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