Psalms 97:6
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The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
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This psalm dwells upon the same subject, and is set to the same tune, with the foregoing psalm. Christ is the Alpha and the Omega of both; they are both penned, and are both to be sung to his honour; and we make nothing of them if we do not, in them, make melody with our hearts to the Lord Jesus. He it is that reigns, to the joy of all mankind (Psa 97:1); and his government speaks, I. Terror to his enemies; for he is a prince of inflexible justice and irresistible power (Psa 97:2-7). II. Comfort to his friends and loyal subjects, arising from his sovereign dominion, the care he takes of his people, and the provision he makes for them (Psa 97:8-12). In singing this psalm we must be affected with the glory of the exalted Redeemer, must dread the lot of his enemies, and think ourselves happy if we are of those that "kiss the son."
Open source ↗97:6 As the Lord enters the world, the testimony of his righteousness resounds from above (50:6). • Every nation will view the open display of the Lord’s glory (see 8:1; 19:1-4a; 24:7; Isa 40:5).
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“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted—
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah
so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”
So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.