Matthew Henry Commentary


Matthew Henry Commentary
"Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad. Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. A fire goeth before him, And burneth up his adversaries round about. His lightnings lightened the world: The earth saw, and trembled. The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory. Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods." — Psalms 97:1-7 (ASV)
Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. All have reason to rejoice in Christ's government.
There is a depth in his counsels, which we must not pretend to fathom; but still righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Christ's government, though it might be matter of joy to all, will yet be matter of terror to some; but it is their own fault that it is so.
The most resolute and daring opposition will be baffled at the presence of the Lord. And the Lord Jesus will before long come, and put an end to idol worship of every kind.