1.

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.

1. God is described as a King entering on His reign, and, for robes of royalty, investing Himself with the glorious attributes of His nature. The result of His thus reigning is the durability of the world.

2.

Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.

2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psalms 89:9).

3.

The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.

4.

The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.

5.

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

5. While His power inspires dread, His revealed will should secure our confidence (compare Psalms 19:7; Psalms 25:10), and thus fear and love combined, producing all holy emotions, should distinguish the worship we offer in His house, both earthly and heavenly.