¹ The Lord reigns,^(A) let the earth be glad;^(B)
    let the distant shores^(C) rejoice.
² Clouds^(D) and thick darkness^(E) surround him;
    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.^(F)
3 Fire^(G) goes before^(H) him
    and consumes^(I) his foes on every side.
⁴ His lightning^(J) lights up the world;
    the earth^(K) sees and trembles.^(L)
5 The mountains melt^(M) like wax^(N) before the Lord,
    before the Lord of all the earth.^(O)
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,^(P)
    and all peoples see his glory.^(Q)