| King James Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. | 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad! |
| 2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. | 2Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation. |
| 3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. | 3Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side. |
| 4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. | 4His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes. |
| 5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. | 5Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. | 6The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory. |
| 7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. | 7All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. 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; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD. |
| 9For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. | 9For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings. |
| 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, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked. |
| 11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. | 11Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. | 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness! |
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