⁶ Heaven has proclaimed God’s righteousness,
    and all nations have seen his glory.
⁷ All those who worship images,
    those who are proud of idols,
    are put to shame.
    All gods bow down to the Lord!
⁸ Zion has heard and celebrates,
    the towns^[a] of Judah rejoice,
    because of your acts of justice, Lord,
⁹     because you, Lord, are the Most High
        over all the earth,
    because you are so superior to all other gods.

¹⁰ Those of you who love the Lord, hate evil!
    God guards the lives of his faithful ones,
    delivering them from the power of the wicked.
¹¹ Light is planted like seed for the righteous person;
    joy too for those whose heart is right.
¹² Rejoice in the Lord, righteous ones!
    Give thanks to his holy name!

⁴ Let all the earth’s rulers give thanks to you, Lord,
    when they hear what you say.
⁵ Let them sing about the Lord’s ways
    because the Lord’s glory is so great!
⁶ Even though the Lord is high,
    he can still see the lowly,
    but God keeps his distance from the arrogant.

⁷ Whenever I am in deep trouble,
    you make me live again;
    you send your power against my enemies’ wrath;
    you save me with your strong hand.
⁸ The Lord will do all this for my sake.

Your faithful love lasts forever, Lord!
    Don’t let go of what your hands
    have made.