THE MAJESTIC KING

1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;

let the many coasts and islands be glad.p

2 Clouds and total darkness surround him;

righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.q

3 Fire goes before him

and burns up his foes on every side.r

4 His lightning lights up the world;

the earth sees and trembles.s

5 The mountains melt like wax

at the presence of the Lord—

at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.t