Psalm 97:6
ESV
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
NIV
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
NASB
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.
CSB
The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory.
NLT
The heavens proclaim his righteousness; every nation sees his glory.
KJV
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
NKJV
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.
What does Psalm 97:6 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 97, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 97:1–9 looks forward to the Lord's reign over all the earth (Revelation 20:4). His coming will be marked with clouds and darkness, lightning, and fire. When the Lord returns, He will bring judgment on those who oppose Him (Revelation 19:11–15). Those who chose worthless idols instead of the One True God will be ashamed. God's people should feel joy at knowing that the Lord is sovereign.
The psalmist writes as if seeing God's completed judgment and rule over the earth (Revelation 20:4). This is described in dramatic terms; God's holiness and wrath are expressed by darkness, lightning, and fire. Yet the world also experiences His goodness and perfect justice. Those who believed in false gods are ashamed, but God's people celebrate. Those who hate evil and love God's goodness (Proverbs 8:13) should express gratitude to the Lord.