Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad thereof!
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The LORD rules as king. Let the earth rejoice. Let all the islands be joyful.
2 Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and judgment are the habitation of His throne.
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Clouds and darkness surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
3 A fire goeth before Him, and burneth up His enemies round about.
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Fire spreads ahead of him. It burns his enemies who surround him.
4 His lightnings enlightened the world; the earth saw and trembled.
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His flashes of lightning light up the world. The earth sees them and trembles.
5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
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The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the LORD, in the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the people see His glory.
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The heavens tell about his righteousness, and all the people of the world see his glory.
7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols. Worship Him, all ye gods!
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Everyone who worships idols and brags about false gods will be put to shame. All the gods will bow to him.
8 Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of Thy judgments, O LORD.
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Zion hears about this and rejoices. The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O LORD.
9 For Thou, LORD, art high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods.
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You, O LORD, the Most High, are above the whole earth. You are highest. You are above all the gods.
10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil! He preserveth the souls of His saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
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Let those who love the LORD hate evil. The one who guards the lives of his godly ones will rescue them from the power of wicked people.
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
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Light dawns for righteous people and joy for those whose motives are decent.
12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.
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Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
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