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and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/97.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/97.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zion heard <i>this</i> and was joyful, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/97.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/97.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Zion heard <i>this</i> and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Thy judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/97.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Zion heard <i>this</i> and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/97.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters (cities) of Judah rejoiced [in relief] Because of Your judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/97.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zion hears and is glad, Judah’s villages rejoice because of your judgments, LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/97.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/97.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/97.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the people of Zion and of the towns of Judah hear that God brings justice, they will celebrate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/97.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of thy judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/97.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zion hears about this and rejoices. The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/97.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/97.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/97.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/97.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/97.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/97.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/97.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/97.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Zion has heard and rejoices, "" And daughters of Judah are joyful, "" Because of Your judgments, O YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/97.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Zion hath heard and rejoiceth, And daughters of Judah are joyful, Because of Thy judgments, O Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/97.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Zion heard and she will be glad, and the daughters of Judah shall rejoice for sake of thy judgments, O Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/97.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Juda rejoiced, because of thy judgments, O Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/97.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 96:8>Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/97.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/97.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/97.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zion heard and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/97.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Zion will hear and rejoice and the daughters of Yehuda will be glad because of your judgments, LORD JEHOVAH!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/97.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced; Because of Thy judgments, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/97.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/97-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=12158" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/97.htm">Let the Earth Rejoice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">Zion</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mə·‘āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hears</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: wat·tiś·maḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">and rejoices,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and the towns</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: wat·tā·ḡê·lə·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">exult</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Prep) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Judgment. ">Your judgments,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Isaiah 52:9</a></span><br />Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Zephaniah 3:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">Isaiah 40:9</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-10.htm">Isaiah 66:10</a></span><br />Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Revelation 19:1-2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Revelation 18:20</a></span><br />Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-20.htm">Luke 10:20</a></span><br />Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></span><br />Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Hebrews 12:22-24</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, O LORD.</p><p class="hdg">zion</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Psalm 48:11</a></b></br> Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-3.htm">Isaiah 51:3</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7-10</a></b></br> 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! … </p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-6.htm">Psalm 52:6</a></b></br> The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10</a></b></br> The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Revelation 18:20</a></b></br> Rejoice over her, <i>thou</i> heaven, and <i>ye</i> holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/94-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/69-33.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/78-68.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/psalms/89-30.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/66-6.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/psalms/87-6.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/106-37.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/102-2.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/106-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/108-8.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/105-38.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/songs/7-11.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/psalms/99-2.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 97</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">The majesty of God's kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/97-7.htm">The church rejoices at God's judgments upon idolaters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">An exhortation to godliness and gladness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/97.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/97.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Zion hears and rejoices</b><br>Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, represents the spiritual and physical center of God's presence among His people. The mention of Zion hearing implies an awareness and acknowledgment of God's actions and decrees. In biblical context, Zion is frequently depicted as the dwelling place of God (<a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13-14</a>) and the focal point of His redemptive work. The rejoicing of Zion signifies a response of joy and celebration, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promises and the manifestation of His righteousness. This joy is rooted in the assurance of God's sovereignty and His protective care over His chosen people.<p><b>and the towns of Judah exult</b><br>The towns of Judah, representing the southern kingdom of Israel, join in the celebration. Historically, Judah was the tribe from which King David came, and it held a special place in God's covenantal promises. The exultation of these towns indicates a collective response to God's righteous acts, emphasizing the unity and shared faith of the people. This phrase highlights the communal aspect of worship and the shared experience of God's deliverance and justice. The joy of Judah is often linked to the anticipation of the coming Messiah, who would arise from this region (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>).<p><b>because of Your judgments, O LORD</b><br>The judgments of the LORD refer to His righteous decrees and actions, which bring justice and order to the world. In the biblical narrative, God's judgments are seen as expressions of His holiness and truth, often resulting in the vindication of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked. This phrase underscores the belief that God's judgments are cause for celebration because they affirm His moral governance and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The acknowledgment of God's judgments also points to the eschatological hope found in the prophetic writings, where God's final judgment will establish His kingdom in fullness (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>Often used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion represents the spiritual center of God's people, symbolizing God's presence and His covenant with Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/daughters_of_judah.htm">Daughters of Judah</a></b><br>This phrase refers to the people of Judah, the southern kingdom of Israel, often used to personify the cities and inhabitants of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgments_of_the_lord.htm">Judgments of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to God's righteous decrees and actions, which bring justice and vindication to His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_righteousness.htm">Joy in God's Righteousness</a></b><br>The joy of Zion and the daughters of Judah is rooted in the recognition of God's righteous judgments. Believers today can find joy in knowing that God is just and His ways are perfect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Rejoicing in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understanding that God is in control and His judgments are true should lead to a response of worship and exultation, just as it did for the people of Judah.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_celebration.htm">Community Celebration</a></b><br>The collective rejoicing of Zion and Judah emphasizes the importance of communal worship and celebration of God's works. Believers are encouraged to gather and celebrate God's faithfulness together.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_god's_justice.htm">Anticipation of God's Justice</a></b><br>The anticipation of God's ultimate justice should inspire hope and joy, knowing that He will set all things right in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_god's_judgments.htm">Living in Light of God's Judgments</a></b><br>Recognizing God's judgments should lead to a life of obedience and reverence, aligning our actions with His righteous standards.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_97.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 97</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_psalm_126's_restoration.htm">Is there any archaeological or textual evidence confirming the miraculous restoration claimed in Psalm 126, beyond interpreted metaphor or tradition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_confirming_events_in_psalm_97.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence exists to confirm any events or context described in Psalm 97?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'taste'_god's_goodness.htm">How can Psalm 34:8 state 'taste and see that the Lord is good' when there is no empirical way to measure spiritual experiences?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_126_1-2_fit_gradual_return.htm">How does Psalm 126:1-2 reconcile with historical records indicating that Israel's return from exile was gradual rather than sudden?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/97.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Zion heard.</span>--See <a href="/psalms/48-11.htm" title="Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of your judgments.">Psalm 48:11</a>, Note.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/97.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Zion heard, and was glad</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Psalm 48:11</a>). 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. <span class="cmt_word">And the daughters of Judah rejoiced.</span> 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. <span class="cmt_word">Because of thy judgments, O Lord.</span> 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/97-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Zion</span><br /><span class="heb">צִיּ֗וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ṣî·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hears</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמְעָ֬ה</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mə·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rejoices,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּשְׂמַ֨ח ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiś·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the towns</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exult</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֭תָּגֵלְנָה</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tā·ḡê·lə·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֖עַן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your judgments,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 97:8 Zion heard and was glad (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/97-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 97:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 97:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/97-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 97:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 97:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>