Psalms 99:2

Psalms 99:1 web — Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.

World English Bible

"Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved."

— Psalms 99:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.”
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ASV
“Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth above the cherubim; let the earth be moved. ”
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NET
“The LORD reigns! The nations tremble. He sits enthroned above the cherubim; the earth shakes.”
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DRB
“A psalm of praise.”
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BBE
“The Lord is King; let the peoples be in fear: his seat is on the winged ones; let the earth be moved.”
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KJVA
“The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.”
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Psalms 99 — Context

Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.

Yahweh is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.

Let them praise your great and awesome name. He is Holy!

The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Psalms 99:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 99:1 say?

Psalms 99:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.”

Where is Psalms 99:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 99:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 99, verse 1.

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 99:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 99:1 in?

Psalms 99:1 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 99:1?

Psalms 99:1 reads (WEB): “Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.” 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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