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Let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne between the cherubim. Let the whole earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/99.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/99.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/99.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth <i>between</i> the cherubims; let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/99.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; Let the peoples tremble! He dwells <i>between</i> the cherubim; Let the earth be moved!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/99.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns, the peoples tremble! He sits <i>enthroned above</i> the cherubim, the earth quakes!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/99.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble; He is enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/99.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble; He is enthroned <i>above</i> the cherubim, let the earth shake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/99.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh reigns, let the peoples tremble; He sits enthroned <i>above</i> the cherubim, let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/99.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble [with submissive wonder]! He sits enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/99.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He is enthroned between the cherubim. Let the earth quake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/99.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He is enthroned above the cherubim. Let the earth quake. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/99.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth above the cherubim; let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/99.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you are King! You rule from your throne above the winged creatures, as people tremble and the earth shakes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/99.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD reigneth; let the peoples tremble: he sitteth upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/99.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD rules as king. Let the people tremble. He is enthroned over the angels. Let the earth quake. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/99.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is king, and the people tremble. He sits on his throne above the winged creatures, and the earth shakes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/99.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD reigns— let people tremble; he is seated above the cherubim— let the earth quake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/99.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/99.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns! The nations tremble. He sits enthroned above the winged angels; the earth shakes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/99.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD reigns. Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/99.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he setteth between the cherubim; let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/99.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/99.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH has reigned, peoples tremble, "" The Inhabitant of the cherubim, the earth shakes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/99.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah hath reigned, peoples tremble, The Inhabitant of the cherubs, the earth shaketh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/99.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah reigned, the peoples shall be moved: he dwelling in the cherubs; the earth shall quake.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/99.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A psalm for David himself. The Lord hath reigned, let the people be angry: he that sitteth on the cherubims: let the earth be moved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/99.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 98:1>A Psalm of David himself. The Lord has reigned: let the peoples be angry. He sits upon the cherubim: let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/99.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is king, the peoples tremble; he is enthroned on the cherubim, the earth quakes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/99.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/99.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />THE LORD reigns; let the people tremble; he sits upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/99.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH reigns! The nations will be moved; he sits above the cherubim. The Earth will shake!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/99.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD reigneth; let the peoples tremble; He is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/99.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The Lord reigns; - let the people rage; <i>it is he</i> that sits upon the cherubs, let the earth be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/99-1.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=12273" 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/99.htm">The LORD Reigns</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><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.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·lāḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigns;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mîm (N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">let the nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/7264.htm" title="7264: yir·gə·zū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed. A primitive root; to quiver.">tremble!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">He is enthroned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: kə·rū·ḇîm (N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">above the cherubim;</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">let the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/5120.htm" title="5120: tā·nūṭ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To dangle, shake. To quake.">quake!</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.…<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="/exodus/15-18.htm">Exodus 15:18</a></span><br />The LORD will reign forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-5</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Psalm 97:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a></span><br />On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2-11</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Psalm 93:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Psalm 47:8</a></span><br />God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28-29</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a></span><br />“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD reigns; let the people tremble: he sits between the cherubim; let the earth be moved.</p><p class="hdg">Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a></b></br> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Psalm 93:1</a></b></br> The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, <i>wherewith</i> he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Psalm 96:10</a></b></br> Say among the heathen <i>that</i> the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.</p><p class="hdg">people</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-11.htm">Psalm 2:11,12</a></b></br> Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8,9</a></b></br> Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-4.htm">Psalm 97:4</a></b></br> His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.</p><p class="hdg">he sitteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Psalm 18:10</a></b></br> And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a></b></br> 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 <i>between</i> the cherubims, shine forth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-22.htm">Exodus 25:22</a></b></br> And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which <i>are</i> upon the ark of the testimony, of all <i>things</i> which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">earth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/82-5.htm">Psalm 82:5</a></b></br> They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-24.htm">Jeremiah 4:24</a></b></br> I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22</a></b></br> Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand <i>for</i> 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?</p><p class="hdg">be moved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Isaiah 19:14</a></b></br> 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 <i>man</i> staggereth in his vomit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/24-19.htm">Isaiah 24:19,20</a></b></br> The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Enthroned</a> <a href="/psalms/97-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Inhabitant</a> <a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/psalms/98-2.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/75-3.htm">Quake</a> <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Reigns</a> <a href="/psalms/94-20.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/psalms/72-16.htm">Shake</a> <a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Shaketh</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/psalms/78-27.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Enthroned</a> <a href="/psalms/102-15.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-3.htm">Inhabitant</a> <a href="/psalms/104-5.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/psalms/99-2.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/99-2.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-21.htm">Quake</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-22.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/psalms/146-10.htm">Reigns</a> <a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/psalms/109-25.htm">Shake</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-15.htm">Shaketh</a> <a href="/psalms/113-5.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-14.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/psalms/114-7.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/psalms/148-10.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 99</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">The prophet, setting forth the kingdom of God in Zion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/99-5.htm">Exhorts all, by the example of their forefathers, to worship God at his holy hill</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'; 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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., <a href="/psalms/93.htm">Psalm 93:1, 97</a>:1) and is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus is recognized as King of Kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>).<p><b>let the nations tremble!</b><br>The trembling of the nations signifies awe and reverence in the presence of God's majesty and power. Historically, Israel was surrounded by powerful empires, yet the psalmist declares that all nations should recognize the LORD's supremacy. This call to tremble is not just about fear but also about acknowledging God's rightful place as the ruler of the world. Prophetic literature, such as <a href="/isaiah/2-19.htm">Isaiah 2:19-21</a>, also speaks of nations trembling before the LORD in the day of His judgment.<p><b>He is enthroned above the cherubim;</b><br>The imagery of God being enthroned above the cherubim connects to the Ark of the Covenant, where the presence of God was believed to dwell between the cherubim on the mercy seat (<a href="/exodus/25-22.htm">Exodus 25:22</a>). This signifies God's holiness and His intimate presence with His people. The cherubim are often associated with divine protection and the holiness of God, as seen in Ezekiel's visions (Ezekiel 10). This phrase underscores the transcendence and immanence of God, who is both high above and yet near to His people.<p><b>let the earth quake!</b><br>The earth quaking is a metaphor for the overwhelming power and presence of God. In biblical history, earthquakes often accompanied significant divine interventions, such as at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a>) and during the crucifixion of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>). This imagery conveys the idea that all creation responds to the presence of its Creator. It serves as a reminder of God's power to shake the foundations of the earth, both literally and spiritually, as He establishes His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the sovereign God of Israel who reigns over all creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Refers to all the peoples of the earth, emphasizing the universal scope of God's reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings associated with the presence of God, often depicted as guardians of His holiness and majesty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a></b><br>Represents the entirety of creation, which responds to God's sovereign rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the ultimate authority over all nations and creation. His reign is not limited by human boundaries or powers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_and_awe.htm">Reverence and Awe</a></b><br>Approach God with a sense of reverence and awe, acknowledging His holiness and majesty. Our response should be one of humility and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>Understand that God's presence is both comforting and awe-inspiring. He is near to His people, yet His holiness demands respect and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_impact.htm">Universal Impact</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_god's_reign.htm">Response to God's Reign</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_99.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 99</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_quakes_in_psalm_99_1.htm">Psalm 99:1 states the earth trembles when the Lord reigns; how do we address the lack of historical or geological evidence for such a quake? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_psalm_110's_conquest_fulfilled.htm">Psalm 110 portrays a victorious king judging entire nations. Where is the documented historical fulfillment of such a worldwide conquest?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_psalm_117_so_brief_yet_universal.htm">If Psalm 117 asserts a universal truth, why does it appear so succinct and offer no elaboration or context for its sweeping claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_image-making_wrong_(ex._20_4-5_vs._25_18-20).htm">Is it wrong to make an image? (Exodus 20:4-5 vs. Exodus 25:18-20)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/99.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">The Lord reigneth.</span>--See Note, <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm" title="The LORD reigns, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, with which he has girded himself: the world also is established, that it cannot be moved.">Psalm 93:1</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Tremble.</span>--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, <span class= "ital">the peoples tremble, the earth staggers.</span><p><span class= "bld">He sitteth.</span>--In original a participle.<p><span class= "bld">Between the cherubims . . .</span>--See Notes on <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm" title="Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you that lead Joseph like a flock; you that dwell between the cherubim, shine forth.">Psalm 80:1</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/99.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord reigneth</span> (see the comment on Psalm 93:1). <span class="cmt_word">Let the people tremble;</span> literally, <span class="accented">the peoples; i.e.</span> all the nations upon earth. <span class="cmt_word">He sitteth between the cherubim;</span> rather, <span class="accented">he hath his seat upon the cherubim</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Psalm 80:2</a>). 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. <span class="cmt_word">Let the earth be moved;</span> or, <span class="accented">quake</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/114-7.htm">Psalm 114:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/99-1.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">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">reigns,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֭לָךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let the nations</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tremble!</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְגְּז֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yir·gə·zū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7264.htm">Strong's 7264: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is enthroned</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹשֵׁ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above the cherubim.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּ֝רוּבִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(kə·rū·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">quake.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּנ֥וּט</span> <span class="translit">(tā·nūṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5120.htm">Strong's 5120: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dangle, shake</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 99:1 Yahweh reigns! 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