Psalm 97
Verse 1 Isles - The Gentile nations, as this word, used Isa 42:4, is expounded, Matt 12:21. Verse 2 Darkness - A dark cloud doth encompass him. Verse 6 Heavens - The angels, yea God himself from heaven. Verse 7 Confounded - Let them be ashamed of their folly. Gods - All you whom the Gentiles have made the objects of their worship. Verse 8 Zion - Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came. Heard - The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah. Verse 11 Light - Joy and happiness. Sown - Is laid up for them.