Psalms 97:8
Zion is glad at the tidings, the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, Lord.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
In Context
7Shamed are all image-worshippers, who make a boast of their idols. All the gods bow before him.
9For you are most high over all the earth, greatly exalted above all gods.
Cross References
Psalms 48:12Walk about Zion, go round her; count her towers.
Psalms 58:10The sight of such vengeance will gladden the righteous; their feet they will wash in the blood of the wicked.
Zephaniah 3:14Cry out with joy, daughter of Zion, shout aloud, Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.
Matthew 21:4This happened in fulfillment of these words in 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 →