Psalms 97:8
Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
In Context
9For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:14He is the Lord our God: he is judge of all the earth.
Psalms 48:12\48:11\Let there be joy in the mountain of Zion, and let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of your wise decisions.
Psalms 58:10\58:9\Before they are conscious of it, let them be cut down like thorns; let a strong wind take them away like waste growth.
Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who comes with good news, who gives word of peace, saying that salvation is near; who says to Zion, Your God is ruling!
Zephaniah 3:14Make melody, O daughter of Zion; give a loud cry, O Israel; be glad and let your heart be full of joy, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Matthew 21:4Now this took place so that these words of the prophet might come true,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 97:2-8
Righteousness and Glory of the Divine Government; Establishment of Christ's Kingdom. 1 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.… Read the whole commentary →