Psalms 97:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

"Psalms" refers to the collection of religious songs and hymns in the Hebrew Bible, often used for worship and praise. In Psalms 97:1, the term sets the stage for a description of God's majestic and righteous nature, emphasizing his power and justice, which are foundational attributes that guide both natural phenomena and moral conduct.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lord reigneth -See the notes atPsalms 93:1. This is the general fact to be dwelt upon; this is the foundation of joy and praise. The universe is not without a sovereign. It is not the abode of anarchy. It is not the production of chance. It is not subject to mere physical laws. It is not under the control of evil. It is under the government of a God: a wise, holy, intelligent, just, benevolent Being, who rules it well, and who presides over all its affairs. If there is anything for which we should rejoice, it is that there is One Mind, everlasting and most glorious, who presides over the universe, and conducts all things according to his own wise and eternal plan.

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