1.

The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

1. sitteth . . . cherubim—(compare 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 80:1).
tremble . . . be moved—inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.

2.

The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

2. great in Zion—where He dwells (Psalms 9:11).

3.

Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.

3. thy . . . name—perfections of justice, power, c.
great and terrible name—producing dread (), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted ().
it is holy—or, "He is holy" (Psalms 99:5 Psalms 99:9; Isaiah 6:3).

4.

The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

4, 5. To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor.
king's . . . judgment—His power is combined with justice.
he is holy—(compare ).

5.

Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.

6.

Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.

6-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement.
among . . . priests, among . . . upon the Lord [and] He spake . . . pillar—may be referred to all three (compare Exodus 18:19; Leviticus 8:15; Deuteronomy 5:5; 1 Samuel 9:13).

7.

He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.

7. cloudy pillar—the medium of divine intercourse (Exodus 33:9; Numbers 12:5). Obedience was united with worship. God answered them as intercessors for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened (Exodus 32:10; Exodus 32:34).

8.

Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

6-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement.
among . . . priests, among . . . upon the Lord [and] He spake . . . pillar—may be referred to all three (compare Exodus 18:19; Leviticus 8:15; Deuteronomy 5:5; 1 Samuel 9:13).

9.

Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.