Berean Standard Bible · Public domain

Psalm 99

Israel’s prayers give language for praise, grief, repentance, and trust. Poetry uses imagery and parallel lines; each psalm should be read as a whole rather than as a detached promise.

Historical context & book outline

1The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

2Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

3Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!

4The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

5Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!

6Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.

8O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.

9Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.

Read closely

  1. What repeated words, contrasts, or actions stand out in this chapter?
  2. How does this chapter fit the surrounding chapters and the book’s purpose?
  3. What did it communicate to its first hearers, before applying it to your life?