Psalms 99

King James Version (KJV) · English

1 The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. 2 The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. 4 The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the Lord, and he answered them. 7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them. 8 Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions. 9 Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.

Commentary — not Bible text

Psalms 99:1

PSALM 99

Psa 99:1-9. God's government is especially exercised in and for His Church, which should praise Him for His gracious dealings.

1. sitteth ... cherubim--(compare 1Sa 4:4; Psa 80:1).

tremble ... be moved--inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.

Psalms 99:2

2. great in Zion--where He dwells (Psa 9:11).

Psalms 99:3

3. thy ... name--perfections of justice, power, &c.

great and terrible name--producing dread (De 10:17), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted (Psa 97:9).

it is holy--or, "He is holy" (Psa 99:5, 9; Is 6:3).

Psalms 99:4-5

4-5. To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor.

king's ... judgment--His power is combined with justice.

he is holy--(compare Psa 22:3).

Psalms 99:6-8

6-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement.

among ... priests, among ... upon the Lord [and] He spake ... pillar--may be referred to all three (compare Ex 18:19; Le 8:15; De 5:5; 1Sa 9:13).

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