Psalm

 2 Clouds and thick gloom are all around him;+

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.+

 3 Fire goes before him+

And consumes his adversaries on every side.+

 4 His lightning bolts light up the land;

The earth sees it and trembles.+

 5 The mountains melt like wax before Jehovah,+

Before the Lord of the whole earth.

 6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,

And all the peoples see his glory.+

 7 Let all those serving any carved image be put to shame,+

Those who boast about their worthless gods.+

 8 Zion hears and rejoices;+

The towns* of Judah are joyful

Because of your judgments, O Jehovah.+

 9 For you, O Jehovah, are the Most High over all the earth;

You are exalted far above all other gods.+

He is guarding the lives* of his loyal ones;+

He rescues them from the hand* of the wicked.+

11 Light has flashed up for the righteous+

And rejoicing for those upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in Jehovah, you righteous ones,

And give thanks to his holy name.*