In heaven the LORD laughs as he sits on his throne, making fun of the nations.
Now this is what I say to that king: The people of Jerusalem hate and make fun of you; they laugh behind your back.
The LORD is sitting in his sacred temple on his throne in heaven. He knows everything we do because he sees us all.
Our God is in the heavens, doing as he chooses.
Our LORD and our God, I turn my eyes to you, on your throne in heaven.
but the Lord laughs and knows their time is coming soon.
But you will be more terrified than ever before. God will scatter the bones of his enemies, and you will be ashamed when God rejects you.
You, LORD, laugh at them and sneer at the nations.
You are my mighty fortress, and I depend on you.
Praise the one who rides across the ancient skies; listen as he speaks with a mighty voice.
“So when you are struck by some terrible disaster,
God is the one who rules the whole earth, and we who live here are merely insects. He spread out the heavens like a curtain or an open tent.
Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.
The LORD said: Heaven is my throne; the earth is my footstool. What kind of house could you build for me? In what place will I rest?