Psalms 97:9

Psalms 97:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
• New International Version (NIV)For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Context of Psalms 97:9

7All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! 8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. 11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

Psalms 97:9 word by word

כִּֽי־אַתָּ֤ה יְהוָ֗ה עֶלְי֥וֹן עַל־כָּל־הָאָ֑רֶץ מְאֹ֥ד נַ֝עֲלֵ֗יתָ עַל־כָּל־אֱלֹהִֽים׃Read the interlinear

• Forכִּיkîy · forH3588
• Youאַתָּ֫ה'attâh 'attâ 'ath 'attîy 'attem 'atten 'attênâh 'attênnâh · you(m.s.)H859
• O LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• are Most Highעֶלְיוֹן‛elyôn · highH5945
• overעַל‛al · uponH5921
• allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• You are exaltedעָלָה‛âlâh · to ascend: establishH5927
• farמְאֹדme'ôd · muchH3966
• godsאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430

Cross-references for Psalms 97:9

• Psalms 83:18May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.
• Ephesians 1:21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
• Philippians 2:9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
• Psalms 95:3For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
• Psalms 96:4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
• Psalms 115:3Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.
• Psalms 135:5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
• Jeremiah 10:8But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!

Commentaries on Psalms 97:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9For thou, Lord, art high - Thou art infinitely exalted above men and angels.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth - See the notes at Psalm 83:18. Thou art exalted far above all gods - See the notes at Psalm 95:3.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-12Verses 8-12 The faithful servants of God may well rejoice and be glad, because he is glorified; and whatever tends to his honour, is his people's pleasure. Care is taken for their safety. But something more is meant than their lives. The Lord will preserve the souls of his saints from sin, from apostacy, and despair, under their greatest trials. He will deliver them out of the hands of the wicked one, and preserve them safe to his heavenly kingdom. And…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-12Jerusalem rejoices at the news of the Lord’s coming, for he brings justice and rescues the upright of heart.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 8-98-9. The exaltation of Zion's king is joy to the righteous and sorrow to the wicked. daughters of Judah--(Compare Psa 48:11).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 97:9

• God
• Jesus, the Christ

In the dictionaries

• Enlighten
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• God, Names of
• Gods
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Commentaries on Psalms 97

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings