Psalms 97:9

“For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.”

"For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods." - Psalms 97:9
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What does Psalms 97:9 mean?

The verse Psalms 97:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods." This verse is part of Psalm 97, which is a powerful declaration of the supremacy and glory of God. The entire Psalm focuses on…

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Exalted Above All: Recognizing the Sovereignty of God

Psalms 97:9 declares, "For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods." This verse serves as a resounding proclamation of God’s supremacy and sovereignty over all creation. As we delve into this truth, let us explore the implications of…

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Exalted Above All: A Prayer of Reverence

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You today with a heart full of reverence, lifting my thoughts to the heights of Your glorious throne. As I meditate on the profound truth found in Psalm 97:9, "For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art…

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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."
"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 97:1 - "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
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 97:8 - "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
"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
"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
Psalms 107:9
"Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods." - Psalms 97:7
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 97:10 - "Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked."
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." - Psalms 9:9