Psalm chapter 93
English Standard Version
1 The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting. 3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring. 4Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty! 5Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O Lord, forevermore.
New International Version
New American Standard Bible
1The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord has clothed and encircled Himself with strength. Indeed, the world is firmly established; it will not be moved. 2Your throne is established from of old; You are from eternity. 3The floods have lifted up, Lord, The floods have lifted up their voice, The floods lift up their pounding waves. 4More than the sounds of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, The Lord on high is mighty. 5Your testimonies are fully confirmed; Holiness is pleasing to Your house, Lord, forevermore.
Christian Standard Bible
1The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed, enveloped in strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. 2Your throne has been established from the beginning; you are from eternity. 3The floods have lifted up, Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their pounding waves.
New Living Translation
2Your throne, O Lord, has stood from time immemorial. You yourself are from the everlasting past. 3The floods have risen up, O Lord. The floods have roared like thunder; the floods have lifted their pounding waves. 4But mightier than the violent raging of the seas, mightier than the breakers on the shore — the Lord above is mightier than these! 5Your royal laws cannot be changed. Your reign, O Lord, is holy forever and ever.
King James Version
New King James Version
1The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. 3The floods have lifted up, O Lord, The floods have lifted up their voice; The floods lift up their waves. 4 The Lord on high is mightier Than the noise of many waters, Than the mighty waves of the sea. 5Your testimonies are very sure; Holiness adorns Your house, O Lord, forever.
What does Psalm chapter 93 mean?
Psalms 24, 47, 93, and 95—99 are often labeled as "enthronement" psalms. These celebrate God's absolute sovereignty and look forward to His direct rule over the entire world (Revelation 20:4). Psalm 15 is sometimes included in this list, as well.God is all-powerful and eternal. Only God is uncreated (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1–3) and He has absolute power over all He has made. This omnipotence is as obvious as if the Lord wore it like a robe or belt. Nothing God has made can be changed or destroyed without His permission. He has always been and will always be the supreme power (Psalm 93:1–2).
In Scripture, water, seas, floods, and rivers are all used to imply power (Job 27:20; Psalm 69:2; Revelation 12:15) and chaos (Psalm 65:7; Isaiah 5:29–30; 57:20). Deep water covers, blocks light, and overpowers. Only God has the power to turn that chaos into order (Revelation 4:6; 15:2). The noisy, chaotic thrashing of water also parallels the non-Israelite people: the Gentiles. In the end, even these cultures (Isaiah 42:6; Luke 2:32) will comprehend God's truth (Psalm 43:3; John 3:19; Ephesians 5:9) and be tamed (Revelation 7:9). Because of God's long record of miraculous deeds, His omnipotence, and His holiness, all that He says can be trusted (Psalm 93:3–5).
