Psalms 97:8
Zion heard and was glad.The daughters of Judah rejoiced,because of your judgments, Lord.
New Heart English 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
7Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images,who boast in their idols.Worship him, all you gods!
9For you, Lord, are most high above all the earth.You are exalted far above all gods.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:14He is the Lord our God.His judgments are in all the earth.
Psalms 48:12Walk about Zion, and go around her.Number its towers.
Psalms 58:10The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance.He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;
Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
Zephaniah 3:14Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.
Matthew 21:4This took place that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
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 →