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| 1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. |
The LORD reigneth – This Psalms was apparently written by inspiration, on the occasion of the dedication of the Temple. R4297:2
Between the cherubims – Between love and power, above a foundation of justice, represented by the Mercy Seat. T125
Let the earth – The present organization of society. A323; C229; D46
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| 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. |
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| 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. |
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| 4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. |
In Jacob – To natural Israel. A300
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| 5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. |
At his footstool – The earth re-established under God's dominion. D649
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| 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. |
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| 7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them. |
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| 8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions. |
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| 9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy. |
At his holy hill – The earthly phase of the Kingdom of God. A301
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