Psalms 99:1
The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!
2 Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.
3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy!
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!
- KJV
- The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
- WEB
- The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.
- ASV
- Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth [above] the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
- DARBY
- Jehovah reigneth: let the peoples tremble. He sitteth [between the] cherubim: let the earth be moved.
- BLB
- YHWH reigns, let the peoples tremble! He dwells [above] the cherubim, let the earth be shaken!
- ÅB
- Herren er blitt konge, folkene bever, han som troner over kjeruber, jorden rister.
- OTB
- Herren regjerer, la folkene skjelve;
Han sitter tronende over kjerubene, la jorden riste. - B1930
- Herren er blitt konge, folkene bever, han som troner over kjeruber, jorden ryster.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Exodus 25:22
And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites.
Read in contextPsalms 97:1
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
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 97:4
His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
Read in contextPsalms 80:1
Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
Read in contextRevelation 20:11
Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
Read in contextJeremiah 5:22
Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
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