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1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
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God rules: there's something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands - celebrate!
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround 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 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes 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 earth 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 before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
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The mountains take one look at God And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
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The heavens announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone will see it happen - glorious!
7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in 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 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad 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 the Most High over all the earth; 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 Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from 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 shines on the righteous and joy on 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 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise 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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