Psalm 93
Purpose: To celebrate that YHWH's reign and royal decrees are trustworthy
Content: Despite the crushing seas' attempts to overthrow him, YHWH's throne is stable. His royal decrees are trustworthy.
Message: YHWH's reign and decrees were never endangered and never will be.
Author: Anonymous
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Translation
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- 1. YHWH reigns! He is clothed with majesty.
- YHWH is clothed [with majesty]; he is armed with strength.
- What’s more: the world remains stable without moving.
- 2. Your throne has been stable from long ago.
- You have existed from eternity.
- 3. The seas have lifted up [their noise], YHWH,
- the seas have lifted up their noise;
- the seas would continually lift up their crushing (waves).
- 4. More than the sounds of many waters
- – the waves of the sea are majestic! –
- YHWH is majestic in the high place.
- 5. Your decrees are entirely trustworthy.
- Holiness is fitting for your house,
- YHWH, forever.
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