Revised Version 1895
Psalms 97:1
1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles 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 reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad. 2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne. 3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about.
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יְהוָ֣ה מָ֭לָךְ תָּגֵ֣ל הָאָ֑רֶץ יִ֝שְׂמְח֗וּ אִיִּ֥ים רַבִּֽים׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 97:1
- Psalms 93:1The LORD reigneth; he is apparelled with majesty; the LORD is apparelled, he hath girded himself with strength: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
- Psalms 96:10Say among the nations, The LORD reigneth: the world also is stablished that it cannot be moved: he shall judge the peoples with equity.
- Psalms 99:1The LORD reigneth; let the peoples tremble: he sitteth upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
- Obadiah 1:21And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’S.
- Matthew 3:3For this is he that was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.
- Matthew 6:10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.
- Mark 11:10Blessed is the kingdom that cometh, the kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.
- Colossians 1:13who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;
- Revelation 11:17saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, which art and which wast; because thou hast taken thy great power, and didst reign.
- Psalms 2:11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
- Psalms 98:4Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.
- Isaiah 49:13Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have compassion upon his afflicted.
- Luke 2:10And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
- Genesis 10:5Of these were the isles of the nations divided in their lands, every one after his tongue; after their families, in their nations.
- Isaiah 11:11And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall remain, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
- Isaiah 24:14These shall lift up their voice, they shall shout; for the majesty of the LORD they cry aloud from the sea.
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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