Psalms 97

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1 The Lord is king, the earth may be glad therof: yea, the multitude of the Iles may be glad therof. 2 Cloudes & darkenesse are round about him, righteousnesse & iudgement are 'fee habitacion of hys seate. 3 There goeth a fyre before hym, to burne vp hys enemyes on euery syde. 4 Hys lightenynges geue shyne vnto the worlde, the earth seyth it, and is afrayed. 5 The hilles melt like waxe at the presence of the lord of the whole earth. 6 The very heauens declare his righteousnes, and all the people se his glory. 7 Confounded be all thei that worship ymages, and delyte in their Idols: worship him all ye Goddes. 8 Sion heareth of it & reioyseth: yea, & all 'fee daughters of Iuda are glad because of thy iudgementes, O lorde. 9 For thou lorde art the most hyest ouer all the earth, thou arte exalted farre aboue all goddes. 10 O ye that loue the lorde, se that ye hate 'fet thyng whiche is euell: the lorde preserueth 'fee soules of his saynctes, he shall deliuer them from the hande of the vngodly. 11 There is sprong vp a lighte for the ryghteous, and a ioyfull gladnesse for suche as be true herted. 12 Reioyse therfore in the lorde, ye ryghteous: and geue thankes for a remembraunce of hys holinesse.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: God's Sovereignty and Judgment

Psalms 97 is a poetic declaration of God's power and authority over the nations, emphasizing His sovereignty and judgment. The chapter contrasts the darkness of idolatry with the light of God's presence, highlighting the importance of worshiping the one true God. Through this chapter, we see God's character as a righteous judge who will not tolerate evil.

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Psalms 97:10 "You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked."

This verse is central to the chapter because it emphasizes God's care for His people and His hatred for evil. It encourages believers to hate evil and to trust in God's deliverance, highlighting the importance of worshiping a righteous God. The verse also underscores the contrast between the darkness of idolatry and the light of God's presence.

Key Words in Psalms 97

"The Lord reigns"

This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and authority over the nations, highlighting His power and control.

"Hate evil"

This phrase encourages believers to reject evil and to trust in God's deliverance, emphasizing the importance of moral purity and righteousness.

"Delivers them from the hand of the wicked"

This phrase highlights God's care for His people and His commitment to protecting them from harm, emphasizing His role as a righteous judge.

"Rejoice, you righteous"

This phrase encourages believers to rejoice in God's judgment, knowing that He will ultimately vindicate them and bring justice to the earth.

Christ in This Chapter

In Psalms 97, we see glimpses of Christ as the righteous judge who will ultimately vindicate God's people (Psalms 97:10). The chapter's emphasis on God's sovereignty and authority also points to Christ's role as the ruler of the nations (Psalms 97:1). Furthermore, the contrast between darkness and light in the chapter foreshadows the coming of Christ, who is the light of the world (John 1:1). As we read this chapter, we are reminded that Christ is the one who will ultimately deliver God's people from the hand of the wicked (Psalms 97:10). (John 1:1 · Hebrews 1:3)

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