The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
1 ADONAI is king, let the earth rejoice, let the many coasts and islands be glad.
1
The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
2
Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
3 Fire goes before him, setting ablaze his foes on every side.
3
A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.
4 His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth sees it and trembles.
4
His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of ADONAI, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
5
The mountains melt 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.
6
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples 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!
7
Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods.
8 Tziyon hears and is glad, ADONAI; the daughters of Y'hudah rejoice at your rulings.
8
Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O Lord.
9 For you, ADONAI, most high over all the earth, you are exalted far above all gods.
9
For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are 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.
10
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart.
11
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.
12
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance 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.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.