New Revised Standard NRS
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
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The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
3 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side.
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Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
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The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.
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The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him.
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Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
8 Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God.
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Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
9 For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
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For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
10 The Lord loves those who hate evil; he guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
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You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.
11 Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
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Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
12 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
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Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
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