The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
The Message Bible MSG
1 ADONAI is king, let the earth rejoice, let the many coasts and islands be glad.
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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 him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Bright clouds and storm clouds circle 'round him; Right and justice anchor his rule.
3 Fire goes before him, setting ablaze his foes on every side.
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Fire blazes out before him, Flaming high up the craggy mountains.
4 His flashes of lightning light 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 at the presence of ADONAI, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
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The mountains take one look at God And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord.
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
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The heavens announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone will see it happen - glorious!
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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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 Tziyon hears and is glad, ADONAI; the daughters of Y'hudah rejoice at your rulings.
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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 For you, ADONAI, most high over all the earth, you are exalted far above all gods.
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You, God, are High God of the cosmos, Far, far higher than any of the 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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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 sown for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart.
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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 ADONAI, you righteous; and give thanks on recalling his holiness.
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So, God's people, shout praise to God, Give thanks to our Holy God!
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.