Psalms 97

¹The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

Isles - The Gentile nations, as this word, used Isa 42:4, is expounded, Matt 12:21.

²Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

Darkness - A dark cloud doth encompass him.

⁶The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

Heavens - The angels, yea God himself from heaven.

⁷Confounded 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.

⁸Zion 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.

¹¹Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

Light - Joy and happiness. Sown - Is laid up for them.