Psalms 97:1
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
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
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Read in contextPsalms 99:1
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
Read in contextColossians 1:13
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Read in contextPsalms 93:1
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Read in contextPsalms 98:4–6
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Read in contextRevelation 11:17
Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
Read in contextMark 11:10
Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
Read in contextIsaiah 49:13
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
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