Psalms 97:2
He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.
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In Context
1The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!
3Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.
Cross References
Exodus 19:9The Lord told Moses, “Look! I'm going to come to you in a thick cloud so the people will hear me speaking with you and as a result they will always trust you.” Then Moses reported to the Lord what the people had said.
Exodus 24:16The Lord's glory came down on Mount Sinai, covering it for six days. On the seventh day the Lord called to Moses from inside the cloud.
1 Kings 8:10When the priests left the Holy Place, the cloud filled the Temple of the Lord.
Job 23:14So he will finish whatever he has planned for me—and he has many plans for me.
Psalms 18:11He hid himself in darkness, covering himself with black thunderclouds.
Psalms 77:19Your way led through the sea; your path passed through the deep sea; yet your footprints were invisible.
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 →