Psalms 97:8

Zion hath heard and rejoiceth, And daughters of Judah are joyful, Because of Thy judgments, O Jehovah.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

In Context

7Ashamed are all servants of a graven image, Those boasting themselves in idols, Bow yourselves to him, all ye gods.

9For Thou, Jehovah, [art] Most High over all the earth, Greatly Thou hast been exalted over all gods.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:14He [is] Jehovah our God, In all the earth [are] His judgments.

Psalms 48:12Compass Zion, and go round her, count her towers,

Psalms 58:10The righteous rejoiceth that he hath seen vengeance, His steps he washeth in the blood of the wicked.

Isaiah 52:7How comely on the mountains, Have been the feet of one proclaiming tidings, Sounding peace, proclaiming good tidings, Sounding salvation, Saying to Zion, 'Reigned hath thy God.'

Zephaniah 3:14Cry aloud, O daughter of Zion, shout, O Israel, Rejoice and exult with the whole heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

Matthew 21:4And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that 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 →

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