| King James Bible | New International Version |
| 1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. | 1The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. |
| 2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. | 2Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
| 3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. | 3Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. |
| 4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. | 4His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. | 5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. | 6The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory. |
| 7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. | 7All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols-- worship him, all you gods! |
| 8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. | 8Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, LORD. |
| 9For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. | 9For you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. |
| 10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. | 10Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. | 11Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. | 12Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. |
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