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Psalms Capítulo 97
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Ps 97:1-12.
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3-5. The attending illustrations of God's awful justice on enemies
(Ps 83:14)
are seen in the disclosures of His almighty power on the elements of nature (compare
Ps 46:2; 77:17; Hab 3:6,
&c.).
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6. heavens--or, their inhabitants
(Ps 50:6),
as opposed to "nations" in the latter clause (compare
Isa 40:5; 66:18).
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7. Idolaters are utterly put to shame, for if angels must worship Him, how much more those who worshipped them.
all ye gods--literally, "all ye angels"
(Ps 8:5; 138:1; Heb 1:6; 2:7).
Paul quotes, not as a prophecy, but as language used in regard to the Lord Jehovah, who in the Old Testament theophania is the second person of the Godhead.
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8, 9. The exaltation of Zion's king is joy to the righteous and sorrow to the wicked.
daughters of Judah--(Compare
Ps 48:11).
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9. above all gods--
(Ps 95:3).
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10-12. Let gratitude for the blessings of providence and grace incite saints
(Ps 4:3)
to holy living. Spiritual blessings are in store, represented by light
(Ps 27:1)
and gladness.
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11. sown--to spring forth abundantly for such, who alone can and well may rejoice in the holy government of their sovereign Lord (compare
Ps 30:4; 32:11).
Ps 97:1-12.
The writer celebrates the Lord's dominion over nations and nature, describes its effect on foes and friends, and exhorts and encourages the latter.
1, 2. This dominion is a cause of joy, because, even though our minds are oppressed with terror before the throne of the King of kings
(Ex 19:16; De 5:22),
we know it is based on righteous principles and judgments which are according to truth.