1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coasts and islands be glad. c
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. d
and burns up His foes on every side. e
4 His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles. f
at the presence of the Lord—
at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. g
6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; h
all the peoples see His glory. i
7 All who serve carved images,
those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. j
All the gods k must worship Him. l
8 * Zion hears and is glad,
and the towns m of Judah rejoice
because of Your judgments, Lord. n
are the * Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted above all the gods. o
10 You who love the Lord, hate evil! p
He protects the lives of His godly ones; q
He rescues them from the power of the wicked. r
11 Light dawns s t for the righteous,
gladness for the upright in heart. u
12 Be glad in * Yahweh, you righteous ones,
About The Holman Christian Standard BibleThe complete Holman Christian Standard Bible® is now available for the first time ever! More than fifteen years in the making, crafted by the shared expertise of nearly a hundred conservative scholars and English stylists, the Holman CSB® sets the standard in painstaking biblical accuracy and pure literary form. Accurate, yet highly readable, it's a translation committed to leaving both the grace and gravity of the original languages intact while carefully creating a smooth flow of wording for the reader. Stylistically, this inaugural edition contributes to the clarity of the written Word, arranging the poetic portions of the Scripture into complete lines of thought, and revering God's presence on each page by capitalizing all the pronouns that refer to Him. |
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