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Psalms 97:1
1The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice! Let the farthest 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.
- 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 is king! Let the earth rejoice! Let the farthest coastlands be glad. 2Dark clouds surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3Fire spreads ahead of him and burns up all his foes.
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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 is king! He is robed in majesty. Indeed, the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.
- Psalms 96:10Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!” The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly.
- Psalms 99:1The Lord is king! Let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne between the cherubim. Let the whole earth quake!
- Obadiah 1:21Those who have been rescued will go up to Mount Zion in Jerusalem to rule over the mountains of Edom. And the Lord himself will be king!”
- Matthew 3:3The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!’”
- Matthew 6:10May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
- Mark 11:10Blessings on the coming Kingdom of our ancestor David! Praise God in highest heaven!”
- Colossians 1:13For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,
- Revelation 11:17And they said, “We give thanks to you, Lord God, the Almighty, the one who is and who always was, for now you have assumed your great power and have begun to reign.
- Psalms 2:11Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.
- Psalms 98:4Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!
- Isaiah 49:13Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering.
- Luke 2:10but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
- Genesis 10:5Their descendants became the seafaring peoples that spread out to various lands, each identified by its own language, clan, and national identity.
- Isaiah 11:11In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second time to bring back the remnant of his people— those who remain in Assyria and northern Egypt; in southern Egypt, Ethiopia, and Elam; in Babylonia, Hamath, and all the distant coastlands.
- Isaiah 24:14But all who are left shout and sing for joy. Those in the west praise the Lord’s majesty.
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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