Psalm 97:8
New International Version
Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, LORD.

New Living Translation
Jerusalem has heard and rejoiced, and all the towns of Judah are glad because of your justice, O LORD!

English Standard Version
Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

King James Bible
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

New King James Version
Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Zion heard this and was joyful, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, LORD.

NASB 1995
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

NASB 1977
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Thy judgments, O LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters (cities) of Judah rejoiced [in relief] Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Zion hears and is glad, Judah’s villages rejoice because of your judgments, LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, LORD.

American Standard Version
Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
When the people of Zion and of the towns of Judah hear that God brings justice, they will celebrate.

English Revised Version
Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of thy judgments, O LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Zion hears about this and rejoices. The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O LORD.

Good News Translation
The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.

International Standard Version
Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

NET Bible
Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

World English Bible
Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Zion has heard and rejoices, "" And daughters of Judah are joyful, "" Because of Your judgments, O YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
Zion hath heard and rejoiceth, And daughters of Judah are joyful, Because of Thy judgments, O Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Zion heard and she will be glad, and the daughters of Judah shall rejoice for sake of thy judgments, O Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Juda rejoiced, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.

New American Bible
Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Zion heard and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Zion will hear and rejoice and the daughters of Yehuda will be glad because of your judgments, LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced; Because of Thy judgments, O LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Let the Earth Rejoice
7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! 8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.…

Cross References
Isaiah 52:9
Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Zephaniah 3:14-15
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! / The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.

Isaiah 62:11-12
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” / And they will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of The LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.

Isaiah 40:9
Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

Isaiah 66:10
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 60:14-15
The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. / Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age.

Revelation 19:1-2
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! / For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Hebrews 12:22-24
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels / in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, / to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.


Treasury of Scripture

Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, O LORD.

zion

Psalm 48:11
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.

Isaiah 51:3
For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

Isaiah 52:7-10
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! …

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Psalm 52:6
The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

Psalm 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

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Zion hears
The term "Zion" refers to the city of Jerusalem, often symbolizing the spiritual heart of Israel and the dwelling place of God. In Hebrew, "Zion" (צִיּוֹן, Tziyon) is not just a geographical location but a representation of God's chosen people and His covenant with them. The phrase "Zion hears" suggests a moment of divine revelation or intervention, where the people of God are attentive to His voice. Historically, Zion has been a place of pilgrimage and worship, and this hearing implies a readiness to receive God's message and respond in faith.

and rejoices
The Hebrew root for "rejoices" (שָׂמַח, samach) conveys a deep, exuberant joy that comes from experiencing God's presence and favor. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a profound spiritual state that reflects the fulfillment of God's promises. In the context of Zion, this rejoicing is a communal celebration, acknowledging God's sovereignty and the blessings that come from being His people. It is a joy that transcends circumstances, rooted in the assurance of God's faithfulness.

and the towns of Judah
The "towns of Judah" refer to the smaller communities within the territory of Judah, the southern kingdom of Israel. Judah, named after one of Jacob's sons, holds significant historical and spiritual importance as the lineage from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The mention of these towns highlights the widespread impact of God's actions, reaching beyond the central city of Jerusalem to the surrounding areas. It underscores the unity and shared joy among God's people, regardless of their location.

exult
The word "exult" (עָלַז, alaz) in Hebrew suggests a triumphant, jubilant expression of joy. It is often associated with victory and celebration, indicating a response to God's mighty acts. This exultation is a public declaration of God's greatness and a testimony to His deliverance and justice. In the biblical context, such exultation would be accompanied by singing, dancing, and communal worship, reflecting the collective acknowledgment of God's power and goodness.

because of Your judgments, O LORD
The "judgments" of the LORD refer to His righteous decrees and actions. In Hebrew, the word for judgments (מִשְׁפָּטִים, mishpatim) encompasses God's decisions, laws, and acts of justice. These judgments are a source of comfort and assurance for God's people, as they reflect His moral order and commitment to righteousness. The phrase "O LORD" (יהוה, Yahweh) invokes the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. The people of Zion and Judah rejoice and exult because they trust in God's perfect justice, knowing that He will vindicate the righteous and uphold His covenant promises. This trust in divine judgment is foundational to the faith and hope of God's people throughout history.

(8) Zion heard.--See Psalm 48:11, Note.

Verse 8. - Zion heard, and was glad (comp. Psalm 48:11). To Zion, the Church of God, the company of his saints, the theophany brings, not shame, but rejoicing. The Lord comes for their relief, for their deliverance, for their exaltation. And the daughters of Judah rejoiced. The"daughters of Judah" are the other cities of Judaea besides Jerusalem. In a Christian sense, they may be taken to represent the irregularly organized Churches, which will participate in the general joy of the faithful at Christ's final coming. Because of thy judgments, O Lord. It does not show any vindictive feeling, if the saints, persecuted so long, "rejoice" when an end is put to their sufferings by the final judgment of the wicked.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Zion
צִיּ֗וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

hears
שָׁמְעָ֬ה (šā·mə·‘āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

and rejoices,
וַתִּשְׂמַ֨ח ׀ (wat·tiś·maḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

and the towns
בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

exult
וַ֭תָּגֵלְנָה (wat·tā·ḡê·lə·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear

because of
לְמַ֖עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Preposition
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

Your judgments,
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣יךָ (miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

O LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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