Psalm 97:8-12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 97:8-12

The kingdom of the Messiah, like the pillar of cloud and fire, as it has a dark side towards the Egyptians, so it has a bright side towards the Israel of God. It is set up in spite of opposition; and then the earth saw and trembled (Ps. 97:4), but Zion heard and was glad, very glad, to hear of the conversion of some and of the confusion of others, that is, the conquest of all that stood it out against Christ. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! for behold thy king comes unto thee, Zech. 9:9.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:8

Zion heard, and was glad ,.... Or, the congregation of Zion, as the Targum; the church of Christ, and the members of it, called Zion, in allusion to the mountain of that name, in which the temple stood; a type of the church, Hebrews 12:22 , these heard the Gospel, the good news and glad tidings of good things; they heard that Zion's King reigned, and that his kingdom was enlarged, and interest increased; they heard the heavenly men declare his righteousness, by which they are justified... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:9

For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth ,.... Above all the inhabitants of the earth, as the Targum; he is highly exalted above every name, men of the greatest name that is named in the world; he is made higher than the heavens, and the inhabitants of it; and has all power in heaven and earth, as Mediator; and, as a divine Person, he is the most high God, as the word "Elion", here used, signifies; and all this lays a foundation for joy and gladness in the saints; even the dignity of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:10

Ye that love the Lord, hate evil ,.... The evil of sin, which is to be hated, because of the evil nature of it, it being exceeding sinful; and because of its evil consequences, bringing death, ruin, and destruction with it to the souls of men, unless grace prevents; and disquietude, distress, and trouble to the saints themselves; and because it is hateful to God, being contrary to his nature, will, and law, and is hated by Christ; and therefore those that love him should hate that, shun it,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:11

Light is sown for the righteous ,.... Who are made righteous by the obedience of Christ, and live soberly and righteously; the light of joy and gladness, as it is explained in the next clause; see Esther 8:16 so, φοως , "light", is frequently used by Homer F24 Iliad 6. v. 6. & 8. v. 282. & 16. v. 39. for joy and gladness: these sometimes are without it, through the hidings of God's face, the prevalence of corruptions, the force of Satan's temptations, and the many... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:12

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous ,.... In the word of the Lord, as the Targum; in Christ, the essential Word, in his person, the greatness, glory, and fulness of it; in his righteousness, and in salvation by him, and that always; see Philemon 4:4 , and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness ; of his essential holiness, as a divine Person, in which he is glorious, and which appears in all that he has done; and of the holiness of his nature and life, as man and Mediator, which... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:8

Zion heard, and was glad - All the land of Israel, long desolated, heard of the judgments which God had shown among the enemies of his people. And the daughters of Judah - All the villages of the land - Zion as the mother, and all the villages in the country as her daughters, rejoice in the deliverance of God's people. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:9

For thou, Lord, art high - Thou art infinitely exalted above men and angels. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:10

Ye that love the Lord hate evil - Because it is inconsistent with his love to you, as well as your love to him. He preserveth the souls of his saints - The saints, חסידיו chasidaiv , his merciful people: their souls - lives, are precious in his sight. He preserves them; keeps them from every evil, and every enemy. Out of the hand of the wicked - From his power and influence. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:11

Light is sown for the righteous - The Divine light in the soul of man is a seed which takes root, and springs up and increases thirty, sixty, and a hundred fold. Gladness is also a seed: it is sown, and, if carefully improved and cultivated, will also multiply itself into thousands. Every grace of God is a seed which he intends should produce a thousand fold in the hearts of genuine believers. We do not so much require more grace from God, as the cultivation of what we have received. God... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 97:8-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:11

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