Study Desk

The Lord reigns,^(a) let the earth be glad;^(b) let the distant shores^(c) rejoice.

Clouds^(d) and thick darkness^(e) surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.^(f)

Fire^(g) goes before^(h) him and consumes⁽ⁱ⁾ his foes on every side.

His lightning^(j) lights up the world; the earth^(k) sees and trembles.^(l)

The mountains melt^(m) like wax⁽ⁿ⁾ before the Lord , before the Lord of all the earth.^(o)

The heavens proclaim his righteousness,^(p) and all peoples see his glory.^(q)

All who worship images^(r) are put to shame,^(s) those who boast in idols^(t)— worship him,^(u) all you gods!^(v)

Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad^(w) because of your judgments,^(x) Lord .

For you, Lord , are the Most High^(y) over all the earth;^(z) you are exalted^(aa) far above all gods.

Let those who love the Lord hate evil,^(ab) for he guards^(ac) the lives of his faithful ones^(ad) and delivers^(ae) them from the hand of the wicked.^(af)

Light shines^[a](ag) on the righteous^(ah) and joy on the upright in heart.^(ai)

Rejoice in the Lord ,^(aj) you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.^(ak)