Psalms 93

The LORD reigns.

He is clothed with majesty,

the LORD is clothed with strength,

with which he has arrayed

himself.

The world also is established,

so that it cannot be moved.

93:1 Ps 96:10; 97:1; 99:1. The theme of this psalm is given in the preceding one (Ps 92:8) – the LORD (Jehovah) God, the God of Israel, is the Creator and Ruler of the universe.⚜

2 Your throne is established

of old;

you are from everlasting.

3 The floods have lifted up,

O LORD,

the floods have lifted up

their voice;

the floods lift up their waves.

4 The LORD on high is mightier

than the noise of many waters,

yes, than the mighty waves

of the sea.

93:3-4 Jehovah God is able to control all forces of nature, and all the turbulent uproar of nations (sometimes compared to floods and to waters – Ps 18:4; Isa 59:19; Jer 46:7-8; 47:2; Rev 17:15).⚜

5 Your testimonies are very sure.

Holiness makes your house beautiful,

O LORD, forever.

93:5 See Ps 19:7. The author here moves from the subject of God’s rule over creation to His revelation in the Bible. The Bible is where God reveals the facts about His kingdom and sets forth the principles of His rule. And holiness is the beauty of His house – Ps 29:2; 96:9; 1 Cor 3:17.⚜