Psalms 97:1

Psalm 97 ¹ 

97:1 The Lord reigns!

Let the earth be happy!

Let the many coastlands rejoice!

Psalms 98:4

98:4 Shout out praises to the Lord, all the earth!

Break out in a joyful shout and sing!

Luke 2:10

2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, ²  for I proclaim to you good news ³  that brings great joy to all the people:

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.

² tn Grk “behold.”

³ tn Grk “I evangelize to you great joy.”