Psalms 97:4 net — His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

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"His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles."

— Psalms 97:4, NET Bible

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Psalms 97 — Context

1

The LORD reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice!

2

Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3

Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.

4

His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5

The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole earth.

6

The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.

7

All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.

Psalms 97:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 97:4 say?
Psalms 97:4 in the NET Bible reads: “His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.”
Where is Psalms 97:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 97:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 97, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 97:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 97:4 in?
Psalms 97:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 97:4?
Psalms 97:4 reads (NET): “His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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