Psalm 97

The psalmist picked up the theme in 96:13 and described the King coming to judge His enemies and reward His people. In 95, the emphasis is on God’s people, and 96 focuses our attention on the nations of the world. This psalm combines both themes and tells us that Jehovah is “the LordMost High” in heaven (v. 9 nasb) who has all things under His control. Believers today see Jesus as God’s exalted King (see Acts 2:32-33; 5:31; Eph. 1:17-23; Phil. 2:5-11; Heb. 1:3; 1 Peter 3:22; Rev. 3:21).