97:1 The Lord reigns!
Let the earth be happy!
Let the many coastlands rejoice!
97:9 For you, O Lord, are the sovereign king 2 over the whole earth;
you are elevated high above all gods.
[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.
[97:9] 2 tn Traditionally “Most High.”
