Psalm 97
Psalm 97 Meaning
Psalm 97 pictures the LORD reigning in overwhelming glory, surrounded by clouds and fire, His lightnings lighting the world, the mountains melting like wax before Him.
Idols are put to shame, and the upright are called to rejoice and give thanks, for the LORD guards the lives of His faithful ones.
Key verses from Psalm 97
“The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.”
Psalm 97:1
“Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.”
Psalm 97:10
“Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.”
Psalm 97:11
“Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.”
Psalm 97:12
How Psalm 97 points to Jesus
Jesus is the reigning LORD before whom every false god falls. Light is sown for the righteous in Him, and He guards the lives of all who love Him.