Psalms 93:1
Yahweh, you are the King! You are majestic, and the power that you have is like [MET] a robe that a king wears. You put the world firmly in place, and it will never be moved/shaken.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
In Context
2You ruled as king a very long time ago; you have always existed.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:30Everyone on the earth should tremble in front of Yahweh. He put the earth firmly in its place; and nothing ever will be able to move/shake it.
1 Chronicles 29:12Because you are very powerful [DOU], you are able to cause anyone to be great and strong.
Psalms 18:32God is the one who enables me to be strong and who keeps me safe on the roads that I walk on.
Psalms 65:6By your strength you put the mountains in their places, showing that you are very powerful.
Psalms 75:3When the earth shakes and all the creatures on the earth tremble, I am the one who will ◄keep its foundations steady/prevent it from being destroyed►. (Think about that!)
Psalms 97:1Yahweh is the king! I want everyone on the earth to be glad/happy, and the people who live on the islands in the oceans to also rejoice about that!
Matthew Henry on Psalms 93:1
This short psalm sets forth the honour of the kingdom of God among men, to his glory, the terror of his enemies, and the comfort of all his loving subjects. It relates both to the kingdom of his providence, by which he upholds and governs the world, and especially to the kingdom of his grace, by which he secures the church, sanctifies and preserves it. The administration of both these kingdoms is put into the hands of the Messiah, and to him, doubtless, the prophet here hears witness, and to his kingdom, speaking… Read the whole commentary →