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Psalms 93

The Lord reigns, robed in majesty

he Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.a 2Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity.b 3The seas have lifted up, Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.c

4Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea— the Lord on high is mighty. 5Your statutes, Lord, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days.d

Commentary
Psalm 93 is a royal psalm celebrating YHWH's eternal kingship over creation and history. The psalmist declares that the Lord reigns, clothed in majesty and strength, having established the world so firmly it cannot be moved. Yet the seas—ancient symbols of chaos and rebellion—lift u
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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 93(6)

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References· Psalms 93

a
v.1 — Psalms 96:10, 1 Chronicles 29:12, Revelation 19:6, Psalms 99:1, Psalms 103:19, Psalms 65:6, Isaiah 45:12, Psalms 97:1, Psalms 59:13, Isaiah 45:18
b
v.2 — Psalms 45:6, Psalms 90:2, Proverbs 8:22-23, Hebrews 13:8, Revelation 1:8, Revelation 2:8, Revelation 1:17-18, Hebrews 1:10-12, Psalms 145:13, Revelation 1:11
c
v.3 — Psalms 96:11, Psalms 69:1-2, Psalms 98:7-8, Isaiah 55:12, Isaiah 17:12-13, Psalms 124:3-5, Jeremiah 46:7-8, Psalms 18:4, Revelation 17:15, Psalms 107:25-26
d
v.5 — Psalms 119:111, Psalms 29:2, Psalms 19:7-8, Leviticus 19:2, Psalms 119:129, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Psalms 119:138, Hebrews 12:14, Psalms 119:144, Psalms 99:9

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