Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 97:1
1The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad.
Psalms 97:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
Context of Psalms 97:1
The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad. 2Clouds and total darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3Fire goes before him and burns up his foes on every side.
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יְהוָ֣ה מָ֭לָךְ תָּגֵ֣ל הָאָ֑רֶץ יִ֝שְׂמְח֗וּ אִיִּ֥ים רַבִּֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 97:1
- Psalms 93:1The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed, enveloped in strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken.
- Psalms 96:10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. He judges the peoples fairly.”
- Psalms 99:1The Lord reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He is enthroned between the cherubim. Let the earth quake.
- Obadiah 1:21Saviors will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the hill country of Esau, and the kingdom will be the Lord’s.
- Matthew 3:3For he is the one spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, who said: A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight!
- Matthew 6:10Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
- Mark 11:10Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!
- Colossians 1:13He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.
- Revelation 11:17saying, We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.
- Psalms 2:11Serve the Lord with reverential awe and rejoice with trembling.
- Psalms 98:4Let the whole earth shout to the Lord; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing.
- Isaiah 49:13Shout for joy, you heavens! Earth, rejoice! Mountains break into joyful shouts! For the Lord has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.
- Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
- Genesis 10:5From these descendants, the peoples of the coasts and islands spread out into their lands according to their clans in their nations, each with its own language.
- Isaiah 11:11On that day the Lord will extend his hand a second time to recover the remnant of his people who survive — from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the coasts and islands of the west.
- Isaiah 24:14They raise their voices, they sing out; they proclaim in the west the majesty of the Lord.
Commentaries on Psalms 97:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The Lord reigneth - Here is a simple proposition, which is a self-evident axiom, and requires no proof: Jehovah is infinite and eternal; is possessed of unlimited power and unerring wisdom; as he is the Maker, so he must be the Governor, of all things. His authority is absolute, and his government therefore universal. In all places, on all occasions, and in all times, Jehovah reigns. But this supreme King is not only called hwhy Yehovah, which signifies…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The Lord reigneth - See the notes at Psalm 93:1. This is the general fact to be dwelt upon; this is the foundation of joy and praise. The universe is not without a sovereign. It is not the abode of anarchy. It is not the production of chance. It is not subject to mere physical laws. It is not under the control of evil. It is under the government of a God: a wise, holy, intelligent, just, benevolent Being, who rules it well, and who presides over all its…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The Lord Jesus reigns in power that cannot be resisted. (1-7) His care of his people, and his provision for them. (8-12) Verses 1-7 Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. And all have reason to rejoice in Christ's government. There is a depth in his counsels, which we must not pretend to fathom; but still righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Christ's government, though it might be matter of joy to all…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The distant shores represent the most remote parts of the world.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-121-2. This dominion is a cause of joy, because, even though our minds are oppressed with terror before the throne of the King of kings (Ex 19:16; De 5:22), we know it is based on righteous principles and judgments which are according to truth.Read the comment
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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
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