1 The Lord rules. Let the earth be glad. Let countries that are far away be full of joy.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him. His rule is built on what is right and fair.
3 The Lord sends fire ahead of him. It burns up his enemies all around him.
4 His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees it and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax when the Lord is near. He is the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens announce that what he does is right. All people everywhere see his glory.
7 All who worship statues of gods or brag about them are put to shame. All you gods, worship the Lord!