시편 Chapter 93

Translation: ESV

1

The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.

Key Message

The proclamation of the LORD's reign establishes the whole world — God's rule as King defeats chaos.

▸'The LORD reigns (YHWH malak)' — the LORD is King! This is a proclamation of God's enthronement.

'The LORD reigns (YHWH malak)' — the LORD is King! This is a proclamation of God's enthronement. He is robed in majesty and strength — the image of a king putting on royal robes. The result is that the world is established and shall never be moved. God's rule guarantees the stability of the world.

Related Verses

Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
3

The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring.

Key Message

Even when the chaotic forces of the world rise up powerfully, the LORD is stronger than all of them.

▸The triple repetition of 'the floods' — powerful forces of chaos.

4

Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty!

Key Message

The confession of faith that God is greater and mightier than the strongest threats in life overcomes fear.

▸The tension of verse 3 is resolved.

5

Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O LORD, forevermore.

Key Message

God's rule, founded on certain word, holy presence, and eternal existence, continues forever.

▸This is the conclusion of Psalm 93.