Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. New Living Translation The LORD is king! Let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne between the cherubim. Let the whole earth quake! English Standard Version The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! Berean Standard Bible The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! King James Bible The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. New King James Version The LORD reigns; Let the peoples tremble! He dwells between the cherubim; Let the earth be moved! New American Standard Bible The LORD reigns, the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned above the cherubim, the earth quakes! NASB 1995 The LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble; He is enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake! NASB 1977 The LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble; He is enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake! Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh reigns, let the peoples tremble; He sits enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth quake! Amplified Bible The LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble [with submissive wonder]! He sits enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake! Christian Standard Bible The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He is enthroned between the cherubim. Let the earth quake. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He is enthroned above the cherubim. Let the earth quake. American Standard Version Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth above the cherubim; let the earth be moved. Contemporary English Version Our LORD, you are King! You rule from your throne above the winged creatures, as people tremble and the earth shakes. English Revised Version The LORD reigneth; let the peoples tremble: he sitteth upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD rules as king. Let the people tremble. He is enthroned over the angels. Let the earth quake. Good News Translation The LORD is king, and the people tremble. He sits on his throne above the winged creatures, and the earth shakes. International Standard Version The LORD reigns— let people tremble; he is seated above the cherubim— let the earth quake. Majority Standard Bible The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! NET Bible The LORD reigns! The nations tremble. He sits enthroned above the winged angels; the earth shakes. New Heart English Bible The LORD reigns. Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he setteth between the cherubim; let the earth be moved. World English Bible Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH has reigned, peoples tremble, "" The Inhabitant of the cherubim, the earth shakes. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah hath reigned, peoples tremble, The Inhabitant of the cherubs, the earth shaketh. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah reigned, the peoples shall be moved: he dwelling in the cherubs; the earth shall quake. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA psalm for David himself. The Lord hath reigned, let the people be angry: he that sitteth on the cherubims: let the earth be moved. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD is king, the peoples tremble; he is enthroned on the cherubim, the earth quakes. New Revised Standard Version The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHE LORD reigns; let the people tremble; he sits upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH reigns! The nations will be moved; he sits above the cherubim. The Earth will shake! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD reigneth; let the peoples tremble; He is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Psalm of David. The Lord reigns; - let the people rage; it is he that sits upon the cherubs, let the earth be moved. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Reigns1The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! 2Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.… Cross References Exodus 15:18 The LORD will reign forever and ever!” Isaiah 6:1-5 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Revelation 19:6 And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. 1 Chronicles 16:31 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ Daniel 7:14 And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. Revelation 4:2-11 At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. / The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. / Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. ... Psalm 93:1 The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Psalm 47:8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.” Psalm 2:6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” Treasury of Scripture The LORD reigns; let the people tremble: he sits between the cherubim; let the earth be moved. Lord Psalm 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Psalm 93:1 The 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. Psalm 96:10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. people Psalm 2:11,12 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling… Psalm 21:8,9 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… Psalm 97:4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. he sitteth Psalm 18:10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. Psalm 80:1 To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Exodus 25:22 And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. earth Psalm 82:5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. Jeremiah 4:24 I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly. Jeremiah 5:22 Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it? be moved. Isaiah 19:14 The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit. Isaiah 24:19,20 The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly… Jump to Previous Cherubim Cherubims Cherubs Earth Enthroned Fear Inhabitant Moved Nations Ones Peoples Quake Reigned Reigneth Reigns Seat Shake Shaketh Sits Sitteth Tremble WingedJump to Next Cherubim Cherubims Cherubs Earth Enthroned Fear Inhabitant Moved Nations Ones Peoples Quake Reigned Reigneth Reigns Seat Shake Shaketh Sits Sitteth Tremble WingedPsalm 99 1. The prophet, setting forth the kingdom of God in Zion5. Exhorts all, by the example of their forefathers, to worship God at his holy hill The LORD reigns; This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and kingship of God over all creation. The concept of God's reign is central to the biblical narrative, affirming His ultimate authority and control. In the context of ancient Israel, this declaration would have been a profound statement of faith, especially in a world where many nations worshiped multiple gods. The reign of the LORD is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 93:1, 97:1) and is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus is recognized as King of Kings (Revelation 19:16). let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the sovereign God of Israel who reigns over all creation. 2. Nations Refers to all the peoples of the earth, emphasizing the universal scope of God's reign. 3. Cherubim Angelic beings associated with the presence of God, often depicted as guardians of His holiness and majesty. 4. Earth Represents the entirety of creation, which responds to God's sovereign rule. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is the ultimate authority over all nations and creation. His reign is not limited by human boundaries or powers. Reverence and Awe Approach God with a sense of reverence and awe, acknowledging His holiness and majesty. Our response should be one of humility and worship. God's Presence Understand that God's presence is both comforting and awe-inspiring. He is near to His people, yet His holiness demands respect and reverence. Universal Impact God's reign affects the entire earth. As believers, we are called to live in a way that reflects His rule and brings His kingdom values to our communities. Response to God's Reign Our lives should be a testimony to God's sovereign rule. This includes living in obedience, sharing the gospel, and being agents of His peace and justice.(1) The Lord reigneth.--See Note, Psalm 93:1. Tremble.--LXX. and Vulg., "be angry." The optative in this and the following clause is after the LXX.; but the Hebrew is in the ordinary present, the peoples tremble, the earth staggers. He sitteth.--In original a participle. Between the cherubims . . .--See Notes on Psalm 80:1. Verse 1. - The Lord reigneth (see the comment on Psalm 93:1). Let the people tremble; literally, the peoples; i.e. all the nations upon earth. He sitteth between the cherubim; rather, he hath his seat upon the cherubim (comp. Psalm 80:2). The imagery is taken from the internal economy of the Jewish temple, where the Shechinah was enthroned above the cherubic forms that overshadowed and guarded the ark. Let the earth be moved; or, quake (comp. Psalm 114:7).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel reigns, מָ֭לָךְ (mā·lāḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel let the nations עַמִּ֑ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock tremble! יִרְגְּז֣וּ (yir·gə·zū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7264: To be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed He is enthroned יֹשֵׁ֥ב (yō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry above the cherubim. כְּ֝רוּבִ֗ים (kə·rū·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings Let the earth הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land quake. תָּנ֥וּט (tā·nūṭ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5120: To dangle, shake Links Psalm 99:1 NIVPsalm 99:1 NLT Psalm 99:1 ESV Psalm 99:1 NASB Psalm 99:1 KJV Psalm 99:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 99:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 99:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 99:1 French Bible Psalm 99:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 99:1 Yahweh reigns! 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