Psalms 93 WBT

Summary: A brief enthronement psalm proclaiming God's kingship in cosmic, almost mythic terms: "The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty... the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved" (v. 1). Its central image is the chaotic power of the sea challenged and overmatched by God's greater strength: "The floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters" (v. 3-4). It closes affirming that God's testimonies are "very sure" and that holiness befits his house "for ever" (v. 5).

1The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, [with which] he hath girded himself: the world also is established, that it cannot be moved.

2Thy throne [is] established of old: thou [art] from everlasting.

3The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift their waves.

4The LORD on high [is] mightier than the noise of many waters, [yes], [than] the mighty waves of the sea.

5Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thy house, O LORD, for ever.

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