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1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
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The Lord is king. Let the earth rejoice; faraway lands should be glad.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Thick, dark clouds surround him. His kingdom is built on what is right and fair.
3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
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A fire goes before him and burns up his enemies all around.
4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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His lightning lights up the world; when the people see it, they tremble.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
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The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
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The heavens tell about his goodness, and all the people see his glory.
7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods!
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Those who worship idols should be ashamed; they brag about their gods. All the gods should worship the Lord.
8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, LORD.
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When Jerusalem hears this, she is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice. They are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
9 For you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
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You are the Lord Most High over all the earth; you are supreme over all 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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People who love the Lord hate evil. and frees them from the power of the wicked.
11 Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
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Light shines on those who do right; joy belongs to those who are honest.
12 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
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Rejoice in the Lord, you who do right. Praise his holy name. A psalm.