² Thick clouds are all around him;
    righteousness and justice are his throne’s foundation.
³ Fire goes out from his presence
    to consume his enemies on every side.
⁴ His lightning bolts light the world;
    the earth sees and shakes.
⁵ Mountains melt like wax in the Lord’s presence—
    In the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

⁶ The heavens declare his righteousness
    so that all the nations see his glory.

⁷ All who serve carved images—
    and those who praise idols—will be humiliated.
        Worship him, all you “gods”!

⁸ Zion hears and rejoices;
    the towns^[a] of Judah rejoice
        on account of your justice, Lord.
⁹ For you, Lord, are the Most High above all the earth;
    you are exalted high above all divine beings.^[b]

¹⁰ Hate evil, you who love the Lord!
    He guards the lives of those who love him,^[c]
        delivering them from domination by^[d] the wicked.
¹¹ Light shines on the righteous;
    gladness on the morally upright.^[e]
12 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones!
    Give thanks at the mention of his holiness!