Psalms 97:5 — Meaning and Application

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“The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.”

Psalms 97:5

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A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.

His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all {ye} gods.

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Psalms 97:1

"The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad {thereof}. {multitude...: Heb. many, or, great isles}"

Psalms 97:2

"Clouds and darkness {are} round about him: righteousness and judgment {are} the habitation of his throne. {habitation: or, establishment}"

Psalms 97:3

"A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about."

Psalms 97:4

"His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled."

Psalms 97:6

"The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory."

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