Text -- Psalms 97:1-6 (NET)

Psalm 97

97:1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice! 97:2 Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne. 97:3 Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies. 97:4 His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of the whole earth. 97:6 The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 97:1

¹ sn Psalm 97. The psalmist depicts the Lord as the sovereign, just king of the world who comes in power to vindicate his people.

NET Notes: Psa 97:2

¹ sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.

NET Notes: Psa 97:3

¹ tn Heb “all around.”