Geneva Study Bible The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. The {a} LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the {b} multitude of isles be glad thereof.
(a) He shows that where God reigns, there is all happiness and spiritual joy. (b) For the gospel will not only be preached in Judea, but through all isles and countries. Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. {c} Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
(c) He is thus described to keep his enemies in fear, who commonly contemn God's power. A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and {d} trembled.
(d) This fear does not bring the wicked to true obedience, but makes them run away from God. The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. {e} Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, {f} all ye gods.
(e) He signifies that God's judgments are ready to destroy the idolatry. (f) Let all who are esteemed in the world fall down before him. Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. Zion heard, and was glad; and the {g} daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
(g) The Jews will have opportunity to rejoice that the Gentiles are made partakers with them of God's favour. For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Ye that {h} love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
(h) He requires two things from his children: the one that they detest vice, the other, that they put their trust in God for their deliverance. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. {i} Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
(i) Though God's deliverance does not appear suddenly, yet it is sown and laid up in store for them. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the {k} remembrance of his holiness. (k) Be mindful of his benefits and only trust in his defence. The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599] Bible Hub |
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