Psalm 97:10 KJV

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 97:10

(10) Ye that love the Lord.—Notwithstanding certain points of similarity between this verse and Psalms 34:10-20; Psalms 37:28, and between Psalms 97:12 and Psalms 32:11, the psalmist shows himself at the close more than a compiler—a true poet.Hate evil.—It is better to point for the indicative, They who love Jehovah, hate evil, in order to avoid the awkward transition in the next clause. This practical test of true religion can never be obsolete. Love of God implies the hatred of all He hates.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 97:1-12

The Instinct After Rising Psalms 97:10 Why is it that the study of human life in the Bible is so striking and helpful? Is it not because, as we close the book, we cannot help forming a moral judgment of the man himself? Take, for example, the life of Saul. We do not pass judgment upon him as a warrior or as a great leader, but we pass judgment upon Saul as a whole. David did much darker deeds than ever Saul did, and yet our judgment on the whole is in favour of David and against Saul. Why is... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97:1-12THE summons to praise the King with a new song {Psalms 96:1-13} is followed by this psalm, which repeats the dominant idea of the group, "Jehovah is King," but from a fresh point of view. It represents His rule under the form of a theophany, which may possibly be regarded as the fuller description of that coming of Jehovah to judgment with which Psalms 96:1-13 closes. The structure of both psalms is the same, each being divided into four strophes, normally consisting of three... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97:0 His Glorious Reign 1. Jehovah reigneth (Psalms 97:1-5 ) 2. In righteousness and with glory (Psalms 97:6-12 ) He reigneth! Earth and the multitude of isles will now rejoice, for He whose right it is occupies the throne and all unrighteousness, wickedness and idolatry will be banished. Zion and the daughters of Judah rejoice and all the righteous rejoice. It is the time of singing and of joy. And the heavens will reveal His righteousness, while angels worship Him (Psalms 97:7 and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 97:10

97:10 Ye that {h} love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.(h) He requires two things from his children: the one that they detest vice, the other, that they put their trust in God for their deliverance. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 97:10

A rule is here given to judge of real love. If I love Jesus, I shall love his people. If I love him, I love what he loves, and hate what he hates. See an appeal of this kind to the Lord, much in point, Psalms 34:21-22 . read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:8-12

8-12 The faithful servants of God may well rejoice and be glad, because he is glorified; and whatever tends to his honour, is his people's pleasure. Care is taken for their safety. But something more is meant than their lives. The Lord will preserve the souls of his saints from sin, from apostacy, and despair, under their greatest trials. He will deliver them out of the hands of the wicked one, and preserve them safe to his heavenly kingdom. And those that rejoice in Christ Jesus, and in his... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 97:1-12

The Messiah the King of the Whole Earth. There can be no doubt that the superscription of this psalm in Luther's Bible, "Of Christ and His Kingdom," is correct, that it is Jehovah, the second person of the Godhead, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, of whom the inspired singer speaks. v. 1. The Lord reigneth, Jehovah is King, the almighty Ruler in His threefold kingdom; let the earth rejoice, Psalms 96:11; let the multitude of isles, the many seacoasts, as the representatives of the heathen... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97:01 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.4 His lightnings enlightened the world:The earth saw and trembled.5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord,At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.6 The heavens declare his... read more