Light is sown for the righteous, like seed which will always come up and sprout and bring fruit, no matter how bad the season, and gladness for the upright in heart. In spite of the dark days which are encountered from time to time, the light of the Gospel of God's mercy continues to shine upon the believers, giving them the happiness which exceeds any earthly satisfaction. Therefore the psalmist urges once more, in conclusion:
Verse Psalms 97:11. _LIGHT IS SOWN FOR THE RIGHTEOUS_] The Divine light in the soul of man is a seed which takes root, and springs up and increases _thirty, sixty_, and a _hundred_ fold. _Gladness_ i...
LIGHT IS SOWN FOR THE RIGHTEOUS - That is, There is light for the righteous; or, they shall be brought into light, though they may be for a time in darkness. The word rendered “sown” - זרע _zâra‛_ -...
Psalms 97 His Glorious Reign _ 1. Jehovah reigneth (Psalms 97:1)_ 2. In righteousness and with glory (Psalms 97:6) He reigneth! Earth and the multitude of isles will now rejoice, for He whose righ...
XCVII. YAHWEH IN THE STORM. The appearance of Yahweh is described in terms of primitive religion, when He was the God of fire and tempest, earthquake and volcano. These traits are retained, but united...
RIGHTEOUS. a righteous one (singular) UPRIGHT (plural)...
DISCOURSE: 664 THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE RIGHTEOUS Psalms 97:11. _Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness far the upright in heart._ THIS psalm, whatever was the particular occasion on which it wa...
LIGHT IS SOWN FOR THE RIGHTEOUS— Light and gladness are sown for the righteous, the righteous nation, in opposition to the wicked mentioned just before: victory and every kind of blessing God has wrou...
Psalms 92-97 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE A Service of Song for a Sabbath Day. ANALYSIS Psalms 92: Personal SongProbably by a King. Psalms 93: Jehovah Proclaimed King. Psalms 94: Prayer for Vengeance on the...
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. -How the angels and how Judah shall receive Him when He shall come to confound the idols;...
97:11 righteous, (f-6) The Hebrew word is singular....
This is another 'theocratic' Ps., declaring how God has taken vengeance on His enemies in a way to which all nature responded (Psalms 97:2), denouncing idols and their worshippers (Psalms 97:7), expre...
LIGHT IS SOWN] A more probable reading is, 'light hath arisen.'...
Psalms 90:106 _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ *LORD OF FAR-AWAY PEOPLE PSALMS 97 (THE FOURTH *ROYAL PSALM) Jesus said, "I have other sheep. They do not live here. I must fetch them also. And they will hear...
LIGHT IS SOWN — _i.e._, scattered. The metaphor must not be pressed so as to think of a harvest to come. The image is an obvious and common one. “Sol etiam summo de vertice dissipat omnes Ardorem in...
אֹ֖ור זָרֻ֣עַ לַ † צַּדִּ֑יק וּֽ לְ...
Psalms 97:1 THE summons to praise the King with a new song Psalms 96:1 is followed by this psalm, which repeats the dominant idea of the group, "Jehovah is King," but from a fresh point of view. It re...
“BE GLAD IN THE LORD” Psalms 97:1 The keynote here is the reign of God. To the wicked, it spells misery; to the believer, it is the inauguration of harmony and joy. It is as though herald-angels step...
The reign of Jehovah, while wholly beneficent in purpose and in ultimate issue, is yet full of terror and of judgment in its process toward the issue. This is also cause for rejoicing. The method of...
(i) Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. (i) Though God's deliverance does not appear suddenly, yet it is sown and laid up in store for them....
This is a proper thought to be kept alive in the mind of a believer. Light is sown, not gathered, nor reaped, though sure. Hence the patience of the husbandman is recommended in waiting for it, James...
11._Light has been sown for the righteous _He confirms the truth just advanced, and anticipates an objection which might be brought against it. We have seen that the Lord’s people are often treated wi...
In Psalms 97 the coming itself is celebrated; Jehovah has taken to Him His great power and His reign. The earth and the multitude of isles are to rejoice. Clouds and darkness are round about Him, for...
LIGHT IS SOWN FOR THE RIGHTEOUS,.... Who are made righteous by the obedience of Christ, and live soberly and righteously; the light of joy and gladness, as it is explained in the next clause; see Esth...
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Ver. 11. _Light is sown for the righteous_] The righteous is _haeres crucis,_ the heir of the cross; and many are his troubles....
_Light is sown for the righteous_ Joy and felicity, as the word _light_ often signifies, are prepared or laid up for them, and shall in due time be reaped by them, possibly in this life, but undoubted...
8-12 The faithful servants of God may well rejoice and be glad, because he is glorified; and whatever tends to his honour, is his people's pleasure. Care is taken for their safety. But something more...
LIGHT, i.e. joy and felicity, as this word is used, ESTHER 8:16 PSALMS 112:4, and oft elsewhere. IS SOWN; is prepared or laid up for them, and shall in due time be reaped by them, possibly in this lif...
Psalms 97:11 Light H216 sown H2232 (H8803) righteous H6662 gladness H8057 upright H3477 heart H3820 Light -...
Psalms 97:11 Notice: I. That the present life is but a sowing-time to the righteous. (1) Now the text evidently teaches that light is sown by the righteous, and not only for them; yet, forasmuch as e...
CONTENTS: The comfort of God's people, arising from His sovereign dominion. CHARACTERS: God, Psalmist. CONCLUSION: It is enough to make us rejoice in and adore Jehovah that His throne is fixed upon t...
This psalm, which opens like the ninety third and some others, was composed by David, when the whole of the promised land was given to him for a kingdom, and when God had also given him rest from his...
_Light is sown for the righteous._ SEED FROM GOD’S STOREHOUSE I. The seen, “light.” 1. The preciousness of this figure is seen as we reflect upon (1) The quality of the seed, “light.” “Whatsoever...
_Ye that love the Lord, hate evil._ THE PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF THE LORD’S PEOPLE I. The character of the persons addressed. “Ye that love the Lord.” This love is-- 1. The consequence of God’s lov...
_The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice._ THE REIGN OF GOD OVER THE WORLD I. The reign of God over the world (Psalms 97:1). 1. His laws are righteous. 2. His purpose is benevolent. II. The prov...
PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 97:1. This is a hymn celebrating God’s kingship over all creation. It focuses on how God’s universal rule assures the faithful of his final victory over evil and idolatry. T...
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 97:10 This assurance about the story of the whole world enables the faithful (those WHO LOVE THE LORD) to live their own lives in faith (that is, to HATE EVIL and
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 97:11 LIGHT IS SOWN. God’s “light” (that is, guidance; see Psalms 118:27;...
INTRODUCTION This is another of the series of Psalms which celebrate the advent of Jehovah as King. There are seven in the series, the ninety-third being the first, and the hundredth the last. The nin...
EXPOSITION ANOTHER liturgical psalm on the advent of Christ The psalmist sees him take possession of his throne, but, this time, rather in judgment than in mercy. His accession is described with the u...
The LORD reigneth (Psalms 97:1); In the previous psalm, it said, "The Lord reigneth. Say among the heathen, 'The Lord reigneth.'" I think that this is something that we often forget in the adverse cir...
Esther 8:16; Galatians 6:8; Isaiah 60:1; Isaiah 60:2; Isaiah 62:1;...
Light — Joy and happiness. Sown — Is laid up for them....