Psalms 97
Psalms 97 is part of “Book IV: The Numbers Book” (90–106) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 97 summary
This psalm dwells upon the same subject, and is set to the same tune, with the foregoing psalm. Christ is the Alpha and the Omega of both; they are both penned, and are both to be sung to his honour; and we make nothing of them if we do not, in them, make melody with our hearts to the Lord Jesus. He it is that reigns, to the joy of all mankind (Psa 97:1); and his government speaks, I. Terror to his enemies; for he is a prince of inflexible justice and irresistible power (Psa 97:2-7).
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This psalm dwells upon the same subject, and is set to the same tune, with the foregoing psalm. Christ is the Alpha and the Omega of both; they are both penned, and are both to be sung to his honour; and we make nothing of them if we do not, in them, make melody with our hearts to the Lord Jesus. He it is that reigns, to the joy of all mankind (Psa 97:1); and his government speaks, I. Terror to his enemies; for he is a prince of inflexible justice and irresistible power (Psa 97:2-7). II. Comfort to his friends and loyal subjects, arising from his sovereign dominion, the care he takes of his people, and the provision he makes for them (Psa 97:8-12). In singing this psalm we must be affected with the glory of the exalted Redeemer, must dread the lot of his enemies, and think ourselves happy if we are of those that "kiss the son."
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 97 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
The Lord Reigns, Let the Earth Rejoice
1The Lord reigneth: let the earth reioyce: let the multitude of the yles be glad. 2Cloudes and darkenes are round about him: righteousnesse and iudgement are the foundation of his throne. 3There shall goe a fire before him, and burne vp his enemies round about. 4His lightnings gaue light vnto the worlde: the earth sawe it and was afraide. 5The mountaines melted like waxe at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6The heauens declare his righteousnes, and all the people see his glory. 7Confounded be all they that serue grauen images, and that glory in idoles: worship him all ye gods. 8Zion heard of it, and was glad: and the daughters of Iudah reioyced, because of thy iudgements, O Lord. 9For thou, Lord, art most High aboue all the earth: thou art much exalted aboue all gods. 10Ye that loue the Lord, hate euill: he preserueth the soules of his Saints: hee will deliuer them from the hand of the wicked. 11Light is sowen for the righteous, and ioy for the vpright in heart. 12Reioyce ye righteous in the Lord, and giue thankes for his holy remembrance.