1. The Lord rules. Let the earth be glad. Let countries that are far away be full of joy.
2. Clouds and thick darkness surround him. His rule is built on what is right and fair.
3. The Lord sends fire ahead of him. It burns up his enemies all around him.
4. His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees it and trembles.
5. The mountains melt like wax when the Lord is near. He is the Lord of the whole earth.
6. The heavens announce that what he does is right. All people everywhere see his glory.
7. All who worship statues of gods or brag about them are put to shame. All you gods, worship the Lord!