Psalm 99:1

Translations

Modern

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Traditional

The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

Literal

YHWH reigns, let the peoples tremble! He dwells above the cherubim, let the earth be shaken!

Latin

Psalmus ipsi David. Dominus regnavit: irascantur populi; qui sedet super cherubim: moveatur terra.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Notes

Psalms 99:1

It is appropriate to tremble and quake in response to the Lord’s holiness (see Psalm 96:9).
The throne between the cherubim refers to the cover of the ark of the Testimony (Exodus 25:17–22).

Psalms 99:1–5

The Lord is the holy and righteous King (Isaiah 6:1–5). Mount Zion, where the temple of the Lord is located, metaphorically stands as the highest point on earth (Psalm 113:4; Isaiah 2:2; 6:1). From this high place, the "great King" (Psalm 47:2) can see, rule over, and receive praise from all nations and peoples.

Psalms 99:1–9

The psalmist calls the nations to worship the Lord, the king of the earth who rules from Zion.

Psalms 93:1–100:5

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:

punishment of the wicked (Psalm 94),
respectful obedience among his people (Psalm 95),
justice for the poor (Psalm 96),
celebration in Zion (Psalm 97),
salvation for Israel (Psalm 98),
holiness (Psalm 99), and
praise (Psalm 100).

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Creator-King

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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.
Psalm 80:1
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His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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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.
Revelation 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.
Psalm 2:11–12
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psalm 18:10
He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
Luke 19:27
And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”
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“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”
Jeremiah 50:46
At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations.
Jeremiah 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.

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