Psalm 97:1

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Summary

Psalm 97:1

The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

Lord

The earth

Let the multitude of isles

General references

Romans 15:10

Bible References

Lord

The LORD is king, and hath put on glorious apparel; the LORD hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with strength: he hath made the round world so sure, that it cannot be moved.

Tell it out among the Heathen, that the LORD is king: and that it is he who hath made the round world so fast, that it can not be moved, and how that he shall judge the people righteously. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad. {TYNDALE: He established the earth that it cannot move. The heaven rejoice and the earth be glad. And let men tell among the nations that the LORD is a king.}

The LORD is king, be the people never so inpatient; he sitteth upon the cherubims, be the earth never so unquiet.

Thus they that escape upon the hill of Zion, shall go up to punish the mount of Esau, and the kingdom shall be the LORD's.

This is he of whom it is spoken by the Prophet Isaiah, which sayeth, "The voice of a crier in wilderness, 'Prepare the Lord's way and make his paths straight.'"

Let thy kingdom come. Thy will be fulfilled, as well in earth, as it is in heaven.

Blessed be the kingdom that cometh in the name of him that is Lord of our father David. Hosanna in the highest."

Which hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear son,

saying, "We give thee thanks Lord God, almighty: which art and wast, and art to come, for thou hast received thy great might, and hast reigned.

The earth

Serve the LORD in fear, and rejoice unto him in reverence.

Show yourselves joyful unto the LORD, all ye lands: sing, rejoice, and give thanks.

Rejoice ye heavens, and sing praises thou earth: Talk of joy ye hills, for God will comfort his people, and have mercy upon his, that be in trouble.

But the angel said unto them, "Be not afraid: For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, that shall come to all the people:

Let the multitude of isles

Of these came the Isles of the gentiles in their countries, every man in his speech, kindred and nation.

At the same time shall the LORD take in hand again, to conquer the remnant of his people which are left alive: From the Assyrians, Egyptians, Arabians, Ethiopians, Elamites, Chaldeans, Antiochians and Islands of the sea.

And those same that remain shall lift up their voice, and be glad, and shall magnify the glory of the LORD, even from the sea

The Isles saw and did fear, and ye ends of the earth were abashed, drew nigh, and came hither.

He shall neither be overseen nor hasty, that he may restore righteousness unto the earth: and the Gentiles also shall keep his laws.

Hearken ye isles unto me, and give heed ye people that are afar. The LORD called me out of the womb and made mention of my name, when I was in my mother's bowels.

My righteousness is nigh, and my salvation shall go out, and mine arms shall judge nations, and islands shall look for me and shall tarry after mine arm.

The isles also shall gather them unto me, and especially the ships of the sea: that they may bring the sons from far, and their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the LORD thy God, unto the holy one of Israel, that hath glorified thee.

Unto them shall I give a token, and send certain of them that be delivered among the Gentiles: into Tarshish, Put and Lud, where men can handle bows; into Tubal also and Javan. The isles far off, that have not heard speak of me, and have not seen my glory, shall preach my praise among the Gentiles

The LORD shall be grim upon them, and destroy all the goods in the land. And all the Isles of the Heathen shall worship him, every man in his place.

General references

And again he saith, "Ye gentiles rejoice with his people."