Psalm 97:1 “The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad…”

Psalm 97:1

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

American Standard Version

Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.

Geneva Bible 1599

The Lord reigneth: let the earth reioyce: let the multitude of the yles be glad.

Darby Translation

Jehovah reigneth: let the earth be glad, let the many isles rejoice.

Young's Literal Translation

Jehovah hath reigned, The earth is joyful, many isles rejoice.

Bible in Basic English

The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.

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Cross references

“A. M. 3000. B.C. 1004. Lord”

Psalm 99:1 Colossians 1:13 Psalm 93:1 Revelation 11:17 Mark 11:10 Obadiah 1:21

Psalm 99:1 · BSB

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Colossians 1:13 · BSB

He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,

Psalm 93:1 · BSB

The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Revelation 11:17 · BSB

saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.

Mark 11:10 · BSB

“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Obadiah 1:21 · BSB

The deliverers will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will belong to the LORD.

“the earth”

Psalm 98:4–6 Isaiah 49:13 Psalm 2:11 Luke 2:10 Luke 2:11

Psalm 98:4–6 · BSB

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!

Isaiah 49:13 · BSB

Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.

Psalm 2:11 · BSB

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Luke 2:10 · BSB

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

Luke 2:11 · BSB

Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

“let the multitude of isles”

Isaiah 24:14–16 Isaiah 41:5 Isaiah 42:4 Isaiah 51:5 Isaiah 60:9 Isaiah 66:19

Isaiah 24:14–16 · BSB

They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD.

Isaiah 41:5 · BSB

The islands see and fear; the ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward.

Isaiah 42:4 · BSB

He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”

Isaiah 51:5 · BSB

My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm.

Isaiah 60:9 · BSB

Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified y…

Isaiah 66:19 · BSB

I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My gl…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

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