| New King James Version | International Standard Version |
| 1The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad! | 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad! |
| 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. | 2Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation. |
| 3A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about. | 3Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side. |
| 4His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles. | 4His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes. |
| 5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. | 5Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth. |
| 6The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory. | 6The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory. |
| 7Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods. | 7All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. Worship him, all you "gods"! |
| 8Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD. | 8Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD. |
| 9For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. | 9For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings. |
| 10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. | 10Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked. |
| 11Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. | 11Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. |
| 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. | 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness! |
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