1 The LORD is King; let the earth be glad; let the many islands rejoice.
2 Cloud and deep darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the base of his throne.
3 Fire goes ahead of him and burns up his foes on every side.
4 His lightning flashes light the world; the earth has seen and trembled.
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples have seen his glory.
7 Ashamed are all who serve carved images, who boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!
8 Zion has heard and rejoiced, and the daughters of Judah are glad, because of your judgments, O LORD.
9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are lifted far above all gods.
10 You who love the LORD, hate what is evil! He guards the souls of his godly ones; from the hand of the wicked he rescues them.
11 Light is sown for the righteous man, and joy for the upright of heart.
12 Be glad in the LORD, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.