| International Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad! | 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad. |
| 2Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation. | 2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. |
| 3Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side. | 3Fire goes before Him and burns up His foes on every side. |
| 4His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes. | 4His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 5Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth. | 5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD-- at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory. | 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. |
| 7All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. Worship him, all you "gods"! | 7All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship Him. |
| 8Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD. | 8Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, LORD. |
| 9For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings. | 9For You, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; You are exalted above all the gods. |
| 10Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked. | 10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of His godly ones; He rescues them from the power of the wicked. |
| 11Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. | 11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness! | 12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. |
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