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Psalms 93 — with JFB Commentary
The King James text with the Jamieson-Fausset-Brown commentary (1871, public domain) directly beneath the verses it explains. Verses without a JFB note stand alone.
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1The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 93
Psa 93:1-5. This and the six following Psalms were applied by the Jews to the times of the Messiah. The theme is God's supremacy in creation and providence.
1. God is described as a King entering on His reign, and, for robes of royalty, investing Himself with the glorious attributes of His nature. The result of His thus reigning is the durability of the world.
PSALM 93
Psa 93:1-5. This and the six following Psalms were applied by the Jews to the times of the Messiah. The theme is God's supremacy in creation and providence.
1. God is described as a King entering on His reign, and, for robes of royalty, investing Himself with the glorious attributes of His nature. The result of His thus reigning is the durability of the world.
2Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
3The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
4The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
5Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. While His power inspires dread, His revealed will should secure our confidence (compare Psa 19:7; 25:10), and thus fear and love combined, producing all holy emotions, should distinguish the worship we offer in His house, both earthly and heavenly.
5. While His power inspires dread, His revealed will should secure our confidence (compare Psa 19:7; 25:10), and thus fear and love combined, producing all holy emotions, should distinguish the worship we offer in His house, both earthly and heavenly.