| King James Bible | Berean Study Bible |
| 1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. | 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. |
| 2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. | 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. |
| 3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. | 3Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. |
| 4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. | 4His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. | 5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. | 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. |
| 7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. | 7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! |
| 8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. | 8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. |
| 9For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. | 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. |
| 10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. | 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. | 11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. | 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. |
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