| Berean Study Bible | NET Bible |
| 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. | 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice! |
| 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. | 2Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
| 3Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. | 3Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies. |
| 4His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. | 4His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. | 5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole earth. |
| 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. | 6The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor. |
| 7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! | 7All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him. |
| 8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. | 8Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD. |
| 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. | 9For you, O LORD, are the sovereign king over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods. |
| 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. | 10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked. |
| 11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. | 11The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. | 12You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name. |
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