1. The Lord is king! Earth, be glad!Rejoice, you islands of the seas!
2. Clouds and darkness surround him;he rules with righteousness and justice.
3. Fire goes in front of himand burns up his enemies round him.
4. His lightning lights up the world;the earth sees it and trembles.
5. The hills melt like wax before the Lord,before the Lord of all the earth.
6. The heavens proclaim his righteousness,and all the nations see his glory.
7. Everyone who worships idols is put to shame;all the gods bow down before the Lord.
8. The people of Zion are glad,and the cities of Judah rejoicebecause of your judgements, O Lord.
9. Lord Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth;you are much greater than all the gods.