Psalms 99
1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
4 The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
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.
7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Common Questions About Psalms 99
What does Psalm 99 emphasize about God?
It emphasizes God's holiness, declaring Him great in Zion, exalted above all peoples, and reminds the people that He is a lover of justice who established equity.
Who does the psalm mention as examples of prayer?
It mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel among those who called on the Lord's name and He answered them, though He was also a forgiving God who took vengeance on their wrongdoings.
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Questions to Think About
- How does God's holiness shape the way you approach Him in prayer and worship?
- What does it mean that God is both forgiving and just, holding both truths together?
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