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Psalms 97:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Psalms 97:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 97:1

Theological / Devotional

The Lord reigneth. See Ps. 93:1 ; 96:10; 99:1. The Christian should often make this glorious affirmation.

Earth rejoice. See Ps. 96:1.

Multitude of isles. Literally, “many isles”; the word translated “isles” may mean both “isles” and “coastlands.” Here evidently the islands and coastlands of the Mediterranean Sea are primarily referred to (see Ps. 72:10; cf. Isa. 60:9).

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