Psalms 96

1By David; when His earth is restored. The Lord reigns; let the earth greatly rejoice; Let the many islands be glad.

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2Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and judgment are the right ordering of His throne.

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3Fire shall go out before Him And burn up His enemies on every side.

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4His lightning gave light to the world; The earth saw and was shaken.

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5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

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6The heavens proclaimed His righteousness; All the peoples saw His glory.

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7Let all who worship the carved images be shamed, All who boast in their idols; Worship Him, all you His angels.

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8Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah greatly rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O Lord;

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9For You are the Lord Most High over all the earth, Exalted exceedingly over all the gods.

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10You who love the Lord, hate evil; The Lord keeps the souls of His saints; He shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.

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11Light dawned for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.

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12Be glad in the Lord, O righteous ones, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.

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