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The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.

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God's Glory in Creation

Some commentators, like Albert Barnes, see this as a declaration of God's character through nature. The physical heavens and their phenomena (like storms and stars) serve as a universal witness to God's righteousness, making His glory visible for all people to see, even if they don't recognize it as such.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 97:6

18th Century

Theologian

The heavens declare his righteousness - See the notes at Psalms 50:6. Compare the notes at Psalms 19:1.

And all the p…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 97:6

19th Century

Bishop

All the people. —Rather, all the peoples. Finally, the world at large is convinced, by visible manifestations, of what Is…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 97:6

16th Century

Theologian

The heavens have declared his righteousness. Here, the psalmist states that there will be such an illustrious display of God's righteousne…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 97:6

17th Century

Pastor

The heavens declare his righteousness
His justice in punishing his enemies; the lightning and the thunder in the hea…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 97:1–7

17th Century

Minister

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 …