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Psalm 93
Scripture (KJV)
1The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is established, that it cannot be moved.
2Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
3The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
4The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
5Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Summary
Psalm 93 is a brief but majestic hymn celebrating the LORD’s eternal reign. It opens with the thunderous declaration, "The LORD reigneth," clothed with majesty and strength. Because the LORD has girded Himself with strength, the world is established and cannot be moved. His throne is established of old; He is from everlasting. The psalm then sets the roaring floods against the LORD on high: the floods have lifted up their voice and their waves, but the LORD is mightier than the noise of many waters, mightier than the mighty waves of the sea. The closing verse anchors God’s reign in His Word and His holiness: His testimonies are very sure, and holiness becomes His house forever.
The major themes are God’s kingship, majesty, eternal throne, power over chaos, and holiness. Practically, the psalm teaches that the world is stable not by chance but because the LORD reigns, and that His might is greater than the loudest floods. The great lesson is that the LORD reigns, clothed with majesty and strength.
Key Themes
A Prayer from Psalm 93
LORD, You reign! You are clothed with majesty and girded with strength. The world is established by Your power and cannot be moved. Your throne is established of old; You are from everlasting. When the floods lift up their voice and their waves, You on high are mightier than the noise of many waters, mightier than the mighty waves of the sea. Your testimonies are very sure; holiness becomes Your house forever. Let Your reign calm every storm within me and around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Reflection Questions
- 1What does it mean that the LORD is "clothed with majesty"?
- 2How does the image of floods lifting up their voice speak to the chaos in my life?
- 3What comfort comes from knowing God’s throne is "established of old"?
- 4How does holiness become God’s house forever?
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