The Message Bible MSG
King James Version KJV
1 God rules: there's something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands - celebrate!
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The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2 Bright clouds and storm clouds circle 'round him; Right and justice anchor his rule.
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Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3 Fire blazes out before him, Flaming high up the craggy mountains.
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A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
4 His lightnings light up the world; Earth, wide-eyed, trembles in fear.
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His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
5 The mountains take one look at God And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord.
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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 announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone will see it happen - glorious!
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The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
7 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!
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Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
8 And Zion, you listen and take heart! Daughters of Zion, sing your hearts out: God has done it all, has set everything right.
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Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
9 You, God, are High God of the cosmos, Far, far higher than any of the gods.
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For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
10 God loves all who hate evil, And those who love him he keeps safe, Snatches them from the grip 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-seeds are planted in the souls of God's people, Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil.
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Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12 So, God's people, shout praise to God, Give thanks to our Holy God!
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Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
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.
The King James Version is in the public domain.