2. God's future judgment of the world 98:4-9

98:4-8 In view of the Lord's coming to judge the earth (v. 9) everyone and everything should praise Him enthusiastically.

98:9 The prospect of Yahweh's balancing the scales of justice is good reason for universal rejoicing. His "coming"describes a literal visit to this earth rather than just a heavenly judgment and reign.¹⁶³

This psalm should help God's people to view the Lord's coming to earth to reign as a blessing rather than something we should fear. Even though He will rule with an iron rod (Ps. 2) His coming will be a good thing for humankind. We should rejoice greatly in anticipation of it.