1 God arises. His enemies scatter,

and those who hate him flee from his presence.t

2 As smoke is blown away,

so you blow them away.

As wax melts before the fire,

so the wicked are destroyed before God.u

3 But the righteous are glad;

they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy.v

4 Sing to God! Sing praises to his name.

Exalt him who rides on the cloudsC—

his name is the LordD—and celebrate before him.w

5 God in his holy dwelling is

a father of the fatherless

and a champion of widows.x

6 God provides homes for those who are deserted.

He leads out the prisoners to prosperity,E

but the rebellious live in a scorched land.y

7 God, when you went out before your people,

when you marched through the desert,

Selah

8 the earth trembled and the skies poured rain

before God, the God of Sinai,F

before God, the God of Israel.z

9 You, God, showered abundant rain;

you revived your inheritance when it languished.aa

10 Your people settled in it;

God, you provided for the poor by your goodness.a

11 The Lord gave the command;

a great company of women brought the good news:b

12 “The kings of the armies flee—they flee!”

She who stays at home divides the spoil.c