Summary: God disperses his enemies and brings joy to the righteous. He cares for the vulnerable and leads captives to prosperity, deserving praise from all nations.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth. (or Alleluia.)
God arises; his enemies are scattered,
and those who hate him flee before him.
As smoke is driven away, so are they driven;
as wax melts before the fire.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth. (or Alleluia.)
But the just rejoice and exult before God;
they are glad and rejoice.
Sing to God, chant praise to his name;
whose name is the LORD.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth. (or Alleluia.)
The father of orphans and the defender of widows
is God in his holy dwelling.
God gives a home to the forsaken;
he leads forth prisoners to prosperity.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth. (or Alleluia.)