A Song of Praise to the Sovereign Lord

1 TheLordreigns;

Let the earth rejoice;

Let the multitude of isles be glad!

2 Clouds and darkness surround Him;

Righteousness and justicearethe foundation of His throne.

3 A fire goes before Him,

And burns up His enemies round about.

4 His lightnings light the world;

The earth sees and trembles.

5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of theLord,

At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 The heavens declare His righteousness,

And all the peoples see His glory.

7 Let all be put to shame who serve carved images,

Who boast of idols.

Worship Him, allyougods.

8 Zion hears and is glad,

And the daughters of Judah rejoice

Because of Your judgments, OLord.

9 For You,Lord,aremost high above all the earth;

You are exalted far above all gods.

10 You who love theLord,hate evil!

He preserves the souls of His saints;

He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

11 Light is sown for the righteous,

And gladness for the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in theLord, you righteous,

And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.