Psalm 97:2

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 97:2

97:2 {c} Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne.(c) He is thus described to keep his enemies in fear, who commonly contemn God’s power. 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 97:2

How blessedly doth this verse follow the former! Though clouds and darkness prevent my seeing at all times the way of his dispensations towards the church, and towards my soul; still do I not know that Jesus reigneth? Peace, then, my soul! I shall surely wade through every trouble, for Jesus leads, and Jesus is before. Psalms 79:13 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:2

Salvation. Cyrus, or the Messias, whose gospel is preached every where, (Calmet) and who has saved the world. (Worthington) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:1-7

1-7 Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. And all have reason to rejoice in Christ's government. There is a depth in his counsels, which we must not pretend to fathom; but still righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Christ's government, though it might be matter of joy to all, will yet be matter of terror to some; but it is their own fault that it is so. The most resolute and daring opposition will be baffled at the presence of the Lord. And the... 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

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

“Be Glad in the Lord” Psalms 97:1-12 The keynote here is the reign of God. To the wicked, it spells misery; to the believer, it is the inauguration of harmony and joy. It is as though herald-angels step from isle to isle, from mountain peak to mountain peak, with the glad tidings of great joy. It is not always easy to trace its advent. Clouds and darkness are around him. The eye of sense cannot penetrate the black enclosing pall, but faith is ever certain that righteousness and judgment are... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 97:1-12

The reign of Jehovah, while wholly beneficent in purpose and in ultimate issue, is yet full of terror and of judgment in its process toward the issue. This is also cause for rejoicing. The method of God’s judgments is described. They are mysterious, “Clouds and darkness are round about Him.” They are founded upon strictest justice, “Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.” They are forceful, “A fire goeth before Him.” The effects of His judgments are declared. His... read more