GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New King James Version NKJV
1 The LORD rules as king. Let the earth rejoice. Let all the islands be joyful.
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The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
2 Clouds and darkness surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
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Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
3 Fire spreads ahead of him. It burns his enemies who surround him.
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A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.
4 His flashes of lightning light up the world. The earth sees them and trembles.
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His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the LORD, in the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
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The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens tell about his righteousness, and all the people of the world see his glory.
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The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.
7 Everyone who worships idols and brags about false gods will be put to shame. All the gods will bow to him.
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Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods.
8 Zion hears about this and rejoices. The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O LORD.
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Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O Lord.
9 You, O LORD, the Most High, are above the whole earth. You are highest. You are above all the gods.
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For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the LORD hate evil. The one who guards the lives of his godly ones will rescue them from the power of wicked people.
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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 dawns for righteous people and joy for those whose motives are decent.
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Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.
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Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.