Psalms 97:1
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
- KJV
- The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
- WEB
- The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
- ASV
- Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.
- DARBY
- Jehovah reigneth: let the earth be glad, let the many isles rejoice.
- BLB
- YHWH reigns, let the earth rejoice, let the many shores be glad!
- ÅB
- Herren er blitt konge; jorden fryde seg, mange øyer glede seg!
- OTB
- Herren regjerer, la jorden glede seg;
La de mange øyene feire. - B1930
- Herren er blitt konge; jorden fryde sig, mange øer glede sig!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 96:10–11
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
Read in contextPsalms 99:1
The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!
Read in contextColossians 1:13
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
Read in contextPsalms 93:1
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
Read in contextPsalms 98:4–6
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!
Read in contextRevelation 11:17
saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
Read in contextMark 11:10
“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
Read in contextIsaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.
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