| Berean Study Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. | 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad! |
| 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. | 2Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation. |
| 3Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. | 3Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side. |
| 4His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. | 4His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes. |
| 5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. | 5Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. | 6The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory. |
| 7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! | 7All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. Worship him, all you "gods"! |
| 8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. | 8Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD. |
| 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. | 9For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings. |
| 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. | 10Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked. |
| 11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. | 11Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. | 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness! |
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