Psalms 97:8
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
In Context
7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:14He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.
Psalms 48:12March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers,
Psalms 58:10The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Zephaniah 3:14Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
Matthew 21:4All this took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
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 →