Psalms 97:8
Zion hears and rejoices,
What it says
Zion hears and rejoices, and Judah's towns are glad because of the LORD's judgments.
What it is doing
This verse presents God's judgments as cause for covenant joy.
In context
1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; 3Fire goes before Him 4His lightning illuminates the world; 5The mountains melt like wax 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; 7All worshipers of images are put to shame — 8Zion hears and rejoices, 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! 11Light shines on the righteous, 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,