Psalm 97

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1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.

4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

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'Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.' Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne; fire goeth before him; the mountains melt like wax at his presence. All that serve graven images are put to shame: 'worship him, all ye gods' (Hebrews 1:6 of the Son). Zion heard and was glad. 'Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in Jehovah, ye righteous; and give thanks to his holy memorial name.'

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Poetry · David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, others — Psalms overview

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- Exodus 19:16On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled.
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Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and OpenBible.info.