Psalms 97:1
Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a lord reigns that is worked out in limits and longings in Psalms 97:1—look for "let" and "yahweh". Align lord reigns in prayers we actually pray—brighten hope by remembering.

Context

Psalms speaks here as poetry/wisdom writing, developing lord reigns. Read in Psalms 97, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects kingdom of god. Listen for “let” alongside “yahweh”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Psalms was received under the name of David with other poets. Many scholars judge Psalms as follows: Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Scholars commonly date Psalms Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Kingdom of God is especially relevant in this line. Poetry shapes prayer into patient trust. The psalter reflects multiple collections brought together for worship.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.