Psalms 97:1

“The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.”

"The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof." - Psalms 97:1
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What does Psalms 97:1 mean?

"Psalms 97:1 - The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof." The verse Psalms 97:1 is a declaration of the sovereignty and kingship of God. It is a reminder to all believers that the Lord reigns over all the earth and that His rule and…

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Rejoicing in the Majesty of God's Reign

Psalm 97:1 announces a profound and joyous proclamation: "The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof." This declaration embodies the essence of divine sovereignty and the call for all creation to respond in celebration to God's supreme…

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A Prayer of Joyful Acknowledgment of God’s Reign

O Lord Almighty, We come before You today, humbled in the presence of Your majesty and comprised of hearts full of anticipation, for we deeply acknowledge the truth of Your sovereignty as declared in Psalms 97:1: "The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of…

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Psalms 97:1 - "The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof."
"His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled." - Psalms 97:4
Psalms 97:11 - "Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart."
"The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory." - Psalms 97:6
Psalms 97:4 - "His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled."
Psalms 97:12 - "Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness."
Psalms 97:6 - "The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory."
Psalms 97:2 - "Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne."
Psalms 97:5 - "The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth."
Psalms 119:97 - "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day."
"A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about." - Psalms 97:3
Psalms 97:9 - "For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods."
Psalms 97:9 - "For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods."
Psalms 97:8 - "Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD."
Psalms 97:10 - "Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked."
Psalms 97:7 - "Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods."
"Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart." - Psalms 97:11
"Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked." - Psalms 97:10
"For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods." - Psalms 97:9
Psalms 97:10 - "Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked."
"O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day." - Psalms 119:97
"The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth." - Psalms 97:5
Psalms 97:10 - "Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked."
"Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness." - Psalms 97:12
"Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne." - Psalms 97:2
"Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD." - Psalms 97:8
"Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods." - Psalms 97:7
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Psalms 128:1 - "Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways."