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Psalms 97:9

For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

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In The King James Version

For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

In Context

8Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

10You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 17:20O Lord, there is no one like you, and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which has come to our ears.

Psalms 92:9\92:8\But you, O Lord, are on high for ever.

Psalms 96:4For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all other gods.

Psalms 135:5I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is greater than all other gods.

Isaiah 33:5The Lord is lifted up; his place is on high: he has made Zion full of righteousness and true religion.

Jeremiah 10:10But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God and an eternal king: when he is angry, the earth is shaking with fear, and the nations give way before his wrath.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 97:9-12

Zion Rejoicing in the Reign of Christ. 8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord . 9 For thou, Lord , art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. 10 Ye that love the Lord , hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. 11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice in the Lord , ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.… Read the whole commentary →

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Study Psalms 97:9

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