Psalms 97:1

“The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Psalms 97:1

The Lord raigneth, let the earth reioyce: let the multitude of Isles bee glad thereof.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Psalms chapter 97

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
- Basic English Bible

Jehovah reigneth: let the earth be glad, let the many isles rejoice.
- Darby Bible

A psalm for David himself. Sing ye to the Lord anew canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. His right hand hath wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.
- Douay Rheims Bible

The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.
- Webster's Bible

Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
- World English Bible

Jehovah hath reigned, The earth is joyful, many isles rejoice.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Richard H Priday's comment on 2023-05-01 17:25:53:

Psalm 97

Verse 1 indicates the "multitude of isles" being glad when the Lord reigns. This term has been said to refer to the Gentile nations or the outermost parts of the world. Ezekiel 39:6 and Isaiah 41:5 seem to refer to these parts of the world during the Tribulation with Isaiah 24:15 giving a prophetic indication that even in the fires God will be glorified.

Verse 2 on clouds and darkness are similar to Solomon's description of God in 1 Kings 8:12 similar to other passages.

Verse 3 through 5 show the affects on the earth of His coming. We are reminded of 2 Thessalonians 2:8 as well as the battle of Armageddon.

Verse 4 reminds us of Matthew 24:27 when the Son of Man comes as to His appearing.

Verse 5 shows us similar references to Psalm 68:2 among other places.

Verse 6 shows as things are now; God's presence evident to all as we see indicated in Romans 1 and Psalm 19. Man will see His glory when He comes to rule in the Millennium.

Verse 7 shows that finally idol worship will end when Christ comes back. People will eventually cast forth their idols of gold and silver during the Tribulation judgments as Isaiah 2:20. Perhaps some of that sadly will occur because Satan himself will demand worship and that will eliminate worship of any false gods but also the true God with the mark of the beast sealing people's fate.

Verse 8 shows how Judah and the remaining nation of Israel will rejoice; which will happen when He is returning as Zechariah 12:10 indicates. Verse 9 shows the majesty of God unparalleled.

Verse 10 shows how saints are delivered; either from or through disaster.

Verse 11 reminds us of His light and no longer a need for the sun and moon from Revelation 21:23 but also found in Isaiah 60:19.

Finally the last verse talks about rejoicing of the righteous and thanks at remembrance of His holiness. Good sentiment for all times or dispensations and the age to come.

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