1The LORD reigneth ; let the earth rejoice ; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof . 2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne .
God's Righteous Judgment
3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about . 4His lightnings enlightened the world : the earth saw , and trembled . 5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD , at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth .
The Response of Creation
6The heavens declare his righteousness , and all the people see his glory . 7Confounded be all they that serve graven images , that boast themselves of idols : worship him, all ye gods .
The Call to Worship
8Zion heard , and was glad ; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments , O LORD . 9For thou, LORD , art high above all the earth : thou art 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 .
The Blessings of the Righteous
11Light is sown for the righteous , and gladness for the upright in heart . 12Rejoice in the LORD , ye righteous ; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness .