Psalm 93
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The LORD Reigns!
(Psalms 99:1–9)
1The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty;
the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength.
The world indeed is firmly established;
it cannot be moved.
2Your throne was established long ago;
You are from all eternity.
3The floodwaters have risen, O LORD;
the rivers have raised their voice;
the seas lift up their pounding waves.
4Above the roar of many waters—
the mighty breakers of the sea—
the LORD on high is majestic.
5Your testimonies are fully confirmed;
holiness adorns Your house, O LORD,
for all the days to come.
Introduction
Psalms 93
This short psalm sets forth the honour of the kingdom of God among men, to his glory, the terror of his enemies, and the comfort of all his loving subjects. It relates both to the kingdom of his providence, by which he upholds and governs the world, and especially to the kingdom of his grace, by which he secures the church, sanctifies and preserves it. The administration of both these kingdoms is put into the hands of the Messiah, and to him, doubtless, the prophet here hears witness, and to his kingdom, speaking of it as present, because sure; and because, as the eternal Word, even before his incarnation he was Lord of all. Concerning God's kingdom glorious things are here spoken. I. Have other kings their royal robes? So has he (Psa 93:1). II. Have they their thrones? So has he (Psa 93:2). III. Have they their enemies whom they subdue and triumph over? So has he (Psa 93:3, Psa 93:4). IV. Is it their honour to be faithful and holy? So it is his (Psa 93:5). In singing this psalm we forget ourselves if we forget Christ, to whom the Father has given all power both in heaven and in earth.
Cross-references: Ps 93:1 · Ps 93:2 · Ps 93:3 · Ps 93:4 · Ps 93:5