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| The LORD is King;
let the earth rejoice; *
let the multitude of the isles be glad.
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| Clouds and darkness are round about him,
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righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
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| A fire goes before him *
and burns up his enemies on every side.
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| His lightnings light up the world; *
the earth sees it and is afraid.
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| The mountains melt like wax at the presence
of the LORD, *
at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
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| The heavens declare his righteousness, *
and all the peoples see his glory.
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| Confounded be all who worship carved images
and delight in false gods! *
Bow down before him, all you gods.
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| 8
| Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of
Judah rejoice, *
because of your judgments, O LORD.
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| 9
| For you are the LORD,
most high over all the earth; *
you are exalted far above all gods.
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| 10
| The LORD loves those who hate evil; *
he preserves the lives of his saints
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
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| 11
| Light has sprung up for the righteous, *
and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.
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| 12
| Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, *
and give thanks to his holy Name.
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