Geneva Study Bible The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. The LORD {a} reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
(a) As God by his power and wisdom has made and governed the world, so must the same be our defence against all enemies and dangers. Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. Thy {b} throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
(b) In which you sit and govern the world. The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. {c} The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
(c) God's power appears in ruling the furious waters. The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. Thy {d} testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. (d) Besides God's power and wisdom in creating and governing his great mercy also appears in that he has given his people his word and covenant. The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599] Bible Hub |
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