Verse 9
The prospect of Yahweh balancing the scales of justice is good reason for universal rejoicing. His "coming" describes a literal visit to this earth, rather than just a heavenly judgment and reign. [Note: See Allen, Rediscovering Prophecy, pp. 39-54. For a discussion of Yahweh as the Divine Warrior, see VanGemeren, pp. 630-35.]
This psalm should help God’s people view the Lord’s coming to earth to reign as a blessing, rather than something they should fear. Even though He will rule with an iron rod (Psalms 2:9), His coming will be a good thing for humankind. We who are believers should rejoice greatly as we anticipate it, and we should pray for its arrival (Matthew 6:10; Luke 11:2).
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