Hebrew Names Version HNV
The Message Bible MSG
1 The LORD reigns! Let the eretz rejoice. Let the multitude of 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 darkness are around 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 A fire goes before him, And burns up his adversaries on every side.
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Fire blazes out before him, Flaming high up the craggy mountains.
4 His lightning lights up the world; The eretz sees, 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 the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole eretz.
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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. All the peoples have seen his glory.
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The heavens announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone will see it happen - glorious!
7 Let all them be put to shame who serve engraved images, Who boast in their idols. Worship 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 heard and was glad. The daughters of Yehudah rejoiced, Because of your judgments, LORD.
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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, LORD, are most high above all the eretz. 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 the LORD, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his holy ones. He delivers them out of the hand 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 gladness 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 Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.
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So, God's people, shout praise to God, Give thanks to our Holy God!
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