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Bibliographical Information Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 97". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-97.html. 1765.
Verse 1
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Isles — The Gentile nations, as this word, used Isaiah 42:4, is expounded, Matthew 12:21.
Verse 2
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Darkness — A dark cloud doth encompass him.
Verse 6
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Heavens — The angels, yea God himself from heaven.
Verse 7
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
Confounded — Let them be ashamed of their folly.
Gods — All you whom the Gentiles have made the objects of their worship.
Verse 8
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
Zion — Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came.
Heard — The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah.
Verse 11
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Light — Joy and happiness.
Sown — Is laid up for them.