Psalms 97:9
before the presence of the Lord. For he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the whole world with justice, and the peoples with fairness.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
In Context
8The rivers will clap their hands, the mountains will exult together,
Cross References
1 Chronicles 17:20O Lord, there is no one like you. And there is no other God apart from you, out of all whom we have heard about with our ears.
Psalms 96:4His lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shaken.
Psalms 135:5He made the heavens with understanding, for his mercy is eternal.
Isaiah 33:5The Lord has been magnified, because he has lived on high. He has filled Zion with judgment and justice.
Jeremiah 10:10But the Lord is the true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King. Before his indignation, the earth will shake. And the Gentiles will not be able to withstand his threats.
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 →