Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 (1a, 9a)

“The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!” (Psalm 97:1)

“let the earth be glad” (cf. 96:11). After this opening invitation, we hear of a thunderstorm demonstrating Yahweh’s supremacy and righteousness (vv. 2–6). We hear of the responses of idol worshipers and of Zion, along with a summary statement of Yahweh’s supremacy (vv. 7–9). The closing section spells out the implications of the above: Yahweh’s people must shun evil and then they will be granted protection, light, and joy (vv. 10–12).

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