1 The Lord is King!Tell the earth to celebrateand all islands to shout.
2 Dark clouds surround him,and his throne is supportedby justice and fairness.
3 Fire leaps from his throne,destroying his enemies,
4 and his lightning is so brightthat the earth sees itand trembles.
5 Mountains melt away like waxin the presence of the Lordof all the earth.
6 The heavens announce,“The Lord brings justice!”Everyone sees God's glory.
7 Those who brag aboutthe useless idols they worshipare terribly ashamed,and all the false godsbow down to the Lord.
8 When the people of Zionand of the towns of Judahhear that God brings justice,they will celebrate.
9 The Lord rules the whole earth,and he is more gloriousthan all the false gods.
10 Love the Lordand hate evil!God protects his loyal peopleand rescues themfrom violence.
11 If you obey and do right,a light will show you the wayand fill you with happiness.
12 You are the Lord's people!So celebrate and praisethe only God.