Psalms 97:6
The heavens proclaim his justice, all nations behold his glory.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
In Context
5Mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth.
7Shamed are all image-worshippers, who make a boast of their idols. All the gods bow before him.
Cross References
Psalms 36:5Your love, O Lord, touches the heavens, your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
Psalms 67:4Let the nations ring out their joy; for you govern the peoples with equity, and guide the nations on earth. Selah
Psalms 89:5Then the holy assembly in heaven praised your marvelous faithfulness, Lord.
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 →