1.
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
The LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 .
The LORD reigneth. See note on Psalms 93:1 .
reigneth = hath taken a kingdom.
the earth. Note that this Book (IV) and its Psalms have relation to the earth or land. See notes on p. 809.
isles = coasts or coastlands beyond Palestine. Put for the Gentile world.
2.
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
habitation = foundation.
3.
A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
before. See note on "presence" (Psalms 95:2 ).
enemies = adversaries.
4.
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
the world = the habitable world. Hebrew. tebel.
5.
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
presence. See note on Psalms 95:2 .
THE Lord. Hebrew Adon. App-4 . Specially connected with His rule in the earth. Occurs in Joshua 3:11 , Joshua 3:13 ; Joshua 5:14 , and Zechariah 6:5 .
6.
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
The heavens. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for Him who dwells there.
people = peoples.
7.
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
graven images = an image, whether graven or molten (singular)
idols = nothings. Compare Psalms 96:5 and 1 Corinthians 8:4 .
gods = judges, or rulers. See note on Exodus 22:9 .
8.
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
Zion. See App-68 .
daughters = daughter cities.
9.
For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
HIGH = MOST HIGH. Hebrew 'Elyon. App-4 .
10.
Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44 .
souls. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 .
saints = gracious (i.e. graced) ones.
wicked = lawless (plural) Hebrew. rasha, '. App-44 .
11.
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
righteous = a righteous one (singular)
upright (plural)
12.
Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
remembrance = mention, or memorial. holiness. See notes on Psalms 93:1 , Psalms 93:5 .