971 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
971 The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude
971 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
971 God rules: there's something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands - celebrate!
971 The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
971 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice! Let the farthest coastlands be glad.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 97:1
Commentary on Psalm 97:1-7
(Read Psalm 97:1-7)
Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. And all have reason to rejoice in Christ's government. There is a depth in his counsels, which we must not pretend to fathom; but still righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Christ's government, though it might be matter of joy to all, will yet be matter of terror to some; but it is their own fault that it is so. The most resolute and daring opposition will be baffled at the presence of the Lord. And the Lord Jesus will ere long come, and put an end to idol worship of every kind.