English Standard Version
Psalms 97:1
1The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands 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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
- New Living Translation (NLT)The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice! Let the farthest coastlands be glad.
Context of Psalms 97:1
The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 2Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.
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יְהוָ֣ה מָ֭לָךְ תָּגֵ֣ל הָאָ֑רֶץ יִ֝שְׂמְח֗וּ אִיִּ֥ים רַבִּֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 97:1
- Psalms 93:1The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
- Psalms 96:10Say among the nations, "The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity."
- Psalms 99:1The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!
- Obadiah 1:21Saviors shall go up to Mount Zion to rule Mount Esau, and the kingdom shall be the Lord's.
- Matthew 3:3For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of 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!"
- Colossians 1:13He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
- Revelation 11:17saying, "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign.
- Psalms 2:11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
- Psalms 98:4Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
- Isaiah 49:13Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.
- Luke 2:10And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
- Genesis 10:5From these the coastland peoples spread in their lands, each with his own language, by their clans, in their nations.
- Isaiah 11:11In that day the Lord will extend his hand yet a second time to recover the remnant that remains of his people, from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the coastlands of the sea.
- Isaiah 24:14They lift up their voices, they sing for joy; over the majesty of the Lord they shout from the west.
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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