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title: "Wesley"
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The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
*Isles* — The Gentile nations, as this word, used [Isaiah 42:4](../../../kjv/isaiah/42/4), is expounded, [Matthew 12:21](../../../kjv/matthew/12/21).

Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
*Darkness* — A dark cloud doth encompass him.

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
*Heavens* — The angels, yea God himself from heaven.

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
*Confounded* — Let them be ashamed of their folly.
*Gods* — All you whom the Gentiles have made the objects of their worship.

Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
*Zion* — Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came.
*Heard* — The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah.

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
*Light* — Joy and happiness.
*Sown* — Is laid up for them.

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