Psalm 99
Geneva Study Bible
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
The LORD reigneth; let the {a} people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

(a) When God delivers his Church all the enemies will have reason to tremble.

The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
Let them {b} praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.

(b) Though the wicked rage against God, the godly will praise his Name and mighty power.

The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his {c} footstool; for he is holy.

(c) That is, before his temple or ark, where he promised to hear when they worshipped him, as now he promises his spiritual presence, wherever his Church is assembled.

Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
Moses and Aaron among his priests, {d} and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.

(d) Under these three he comprehends the whole people of Israel, with whom God made his promise.

He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of {e} their inventions.

(e) The more liberally God deals with his people, the more he punishes them who abuse his benefits.

Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599]

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