Psalm 97:1

Let the Earth Rejoice · Psalm 97:1–12
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Translations

Modern
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
Traditional
The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Literal
YHWH reigns, let the earth rejoice, let the many shores be glad!
Latin
Huic David, quando terra ejus restituta est. Dominus regnavit: exsultet terra; lætentur insulæ multæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Notes

The distant shores represent the most remote parts of the world.

God is greatly exalted over the gods and over all the earth. Awe-inspiring phenomena accompany his coming. Even the created order is visibly affected and the wicked perish, but the people of Zion love his coming and rejoice.

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the exile (see Psalm 89) and answer the questions asked in Psalm 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Psalm 93) that is characterized by:

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Creator-King

Glossary

Book of Revelation David Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Sovereign Island: Prophecies Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Praise for God's Attributes Psalms: Praise for God's Attributes Psalms: Prophetic The Earth: God: Reigns In