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The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad
Let the distant shores rejoice and be known
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne

Fire goes before Him
And consumes His foes on every side
His lightning lights up the world
The earth sees and trembles from His might

The mountains melt like wax before the Lord
Before the Lord of all the earth
The heavens proclaim His righteousness
And all peoples see His glory and full of mirth

All who worship images are put to shame
Those who boast in idols — worship Him, all you gods!
Zion hears and rejoices
And the villages of Judah are glad because of Your judgments, Lord

For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth
You are exalted far above all gods
Let those who love the Lord hate evil
Let us just love the Lord

For He guards the lives of His faithful ones
And delivers them from the wicked’s hand
Light shines on the righteous
And joy on the upright in heart to never forget

Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous
And praise His Holy name
Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous
So to never be ashamed