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^(C1)The LORD ^(F1)reigns, may the ^(C2)earth rejoice; May the many ^(F2)(C3)islands be joyful.

^(C1)Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; ^(C2)Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

^(C1)Fire goes before Him And ^(C2)burns up His enemies all around.

His ^(C1)lightning lit up the world; The earth saw it and ^(C2)trembled.

The mountains ^(C1)melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the ^(C2)Lord of the whole earth.

The ^(C1)heavens declare His righteousness, And ^(C2)all the peoples have seen His glory.

May all those be ashamed who serve ^(C1)carved images, Who boast in ^(C2)idols; ^(F1)(C3)Worship Him, all you ^(F2)gods.

Zion ^(F1)heard this and ^(C1)was joyful, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, LORD.

For You are the LORD ^(C1)Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far ^(C2)above all ^(F1)gods.

^(C1)Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who ^(C2)watches over the souls of His godly ones; He ^(C3)saves them from the hand of the wicked.

^(C1)Light is sown like seed for the righteous, And ^(C2)gladness for the upright in heart.

Be ^(C1)joyful in the LORD, you righteous ones, And ^(C2)praise ^(F1)the mention of His holy name.