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Themes in Psalm 97

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Themes in Psalm 97

The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coasts and islands be glad.

the Earth » God » Reigns in
Island » Prophecies concerning

Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

Fire goes before Him
and burns up His foes on every side.

His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.

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The mountains melt like wax
at the presence of the Lord—
at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

Glory » Who shall see the glory of God
Mountain » Melted
Mountains » God » Causes, to melt
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord

The heavens proclaim His righteousness;
all the peoples see His glory.

All who serve carved images,
those who boast in idols, will be put to shame.
All the gods must worship Him.

Zion hears and is glad,
and the towns of Judah rejoice
because of Your judgments, Lord.

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For You, Lord,
are the Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted above all the gods.

You who love the Lord, hate evil!
He protects the lives of His godly ones;
He rescues them from the power of the wicked.

Evil » Who hates evil
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To saints
Hate » Who hates evil
Hatred » Against iniquity, justified
Hatred » We should exhibit against » Evil
Love to God » Should produce » Hatred of sin
Preservation » Who the lord preserves
The righteous » Saints » Promises to
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Promises to
Sin » Should be » Hated

Light dawns

for the righteous,

gladness for the upright in heart.

Heart » Renewed » Be joyful
Heart » Renewed » Upright
character of the renewed Heart » Upright
Joy » Prepared for saints
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
Light, spiritual » Promised » To the obedient
Spiritual » Light promised » To the obedient

Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones,
and praise His holy name.