1The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!

²He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.

³Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.

⁴His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.

⁵The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.

⁶The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.

⁷All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.

⁸Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.

⁹For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.

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