The Message Bible MSG
World English Bible WEB
1 God rules: there's something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands - celebrate!
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Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice. Let the multitude of islands be glad.
2 Bright clouds and storm clouds circle 'round him; Right and justice anchor his rule.
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Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire blazes out before him, Flaming high up the craggy mountains.
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A fire goes before him, And burns up his adversaries on every side.
4 His lightnings light up the world; Earth, wide-eyed, trembles in fear.
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His lightning lights up the world; The earth sees, and trembles.
5 The mountains take one look at God And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord.
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The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, 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. All the peoples have seen 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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Let all them be put to shame who serve engraved images, Who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you 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. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of your judgments, Yahweh.
9 You, God, are High God of the cosmos, Far, far higher than any of the gods.
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For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are 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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You who love Yahweh, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers 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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Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.