Psalm 97:8
New International Version
Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, LORD.

New Living Translation
Jerusalem has heard and rejoiced, and all the towns of Judah are glad because of your justice, O LORD!

English Standard Version
Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

King James Bible
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

New King James Version
Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Zion heard this and was joyful, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, LORD.

NASB 1995
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

NASB 1977
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Thy judgments, O LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters (cities) of Judah rejoiced [in relief] Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Zion hears and is glad, Judah’s villages rejoice because of your judgments, LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, LORD.

American Standard Version
Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
When the people of Zion and of the towns of Judah hear that God brings justice, they will celebrate.

English Revised Version
Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of thy judgments, O LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Zion hears about this and rejoices. The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O LORD.

Good News Translation
The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.

International Standard Version
Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

NET Bible
Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

World English Bible
Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Zion has heard and rejoices, "" And daughters of Judah are joyful, "" Because of Your judgments, O YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
Zion hath heard and rejoiceth, And daughters of Judah are joyful, Because of Thy judgments, O Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Zion heard and she will be glad, and the daughters of Judah shall rejoice for sake of thy judgments, O Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Juda rejoiced, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.

New American Bible
Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Zion heard and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Zion will hear and rejoice and the daughters of Yehuda will be glad because of your judgments, LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced; Because of Thy judgments, O LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Let the Earth Rejoice
7All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! 8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.…

Cross References
Isaiah 52:9
Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Zephaniah 3:14-15
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! / The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.

Isaiah 62:11-12
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” / And they will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of The LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.

Isaiah 40:9
Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

Isaiah 66:10
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 60:14-15
The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. / Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age.

Revelation 19:1-2
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! / For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Hebrews 12:22-24
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels / in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, / to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.


Treasury of Scripture

Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, O LORD.

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Psalm 48:11
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.

Isaiah 51:3
For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

Isaiah 52:7-10
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! …

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Psalm 52:6
The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

Psalm 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

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Psalm 97
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7. The church rejoices at God's judgments upon idolaters
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Zion hears and rejoices
Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, represents the spiritual and physical center of God's presence among His people. The mention of Zion hearing implies an awareness and acknowledgment of God's actions and decrees. In biblical context, Zion is frequently depicted as the dwelling place of God (Psalm 132:13-14) and the focal point of His redemptive work. The rejoicing of Zion signifies a response of joy and celebration, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promises and the manifestation of His righteousness. This joy is rooted in the assurance of God's sovereignty and His protective care over His chosen people.

and the towns of Judah exult
The towns of Judah, representing the southern kingdom of Israel, join in the celebration. Historically, Judah was the tribe from which King David came, and it held a special place in God's covenantal promises. The exultation of these towns indicates a collective response to God's righteous acts, emphasizing the unity and shared faith of the people. This phrase highlights the communal aspect of worship and the shared experience of God's deliverance and justice. The joy of Judah is often linked to the anticipation of the coming Messiah, who would arise from this region (Micah 5:2).

because of Your judgments, O LORD
The judgments of the LORD refer to His righteous decrees and actions, which bring justice and order to the world. In the biblical narrative, God's judgments are seen as expressions of His holiness and truth, often resulting in the vindication of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked. This phrase underscores the belief that God's judgments are cause for celebration because they affirm His moral governance and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The acknowledgment of God's judgments also points to the eschatological hope found in the prophetic writings, where God's final judgment will establish His kingdom in fullness (Isaiah 2:2-4).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zion
Often used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion represents the spiritual center of God's people, symbolizing God's presence and His covenant with Israel.

2. Daughters of Judah
This phrase refers to the people of Judah, the southern kingdom of Israel, often used to personify the cities and inhabitants of Judah.

3. Judgments of the LORD
Refers to God's righteous decrees and actions, which bring justice and vindication to His people.
Teaching Points
Joy in God's Righteousness
The joy of Zion and the daughters of Judah is rooted in the recognition of God's righteous judgments. Believers today can find joy in knowing that God is just and His ways are perfect.

Rejoicing in God's Sovereignty
Understanding that God is in control and His judgments are true should lead to a response of worship and exultation, just as it did for the people of Judah.

Community Celebration
The collective rejoicing of Zion and Judah emphasizes the importance of communal worship and celebration of God's works. Believers are encouraged to gather and celebrate God's faithfulness together.

Anticipation of God's Justice
The anticipation of God's ultimate justice should inspire hope and joy, knowing that He will set all things right in His perfect timing.

Living in Light of God's Judgments
Recognizing God's judgments should lead to a life of obedience and reverence, aligning our actions with His righteous standards.(8) Zion heard.--See Psalm 48:11, Note.

Verse 8. - Zion heard, and was glad (comp. Psalm 48:11). To Zion, the Church of God, the company of his saints, the theophany brings, not shame, but rejoicing. The Lord comes for their relief, for their deliverance, for their exaltation. And the daughters of Judah rejoiced. The"daughters of Judah" are the other cities of Judaea besides Jerusalem. In a Christian sense, they may be taken to represent the irregularly organized Churches, which will participate in the general joy of the faithful at Christ's final coming. Because of thy judgments, O Lord. It does not show any vindictive feeling, if the saints, persecuted so long, "rejoice" when an end is put to their sufferings by the final judgment of the wicked.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Zion
צִיּ֗וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

hears
שָׁמְעָ֬ה (šā·mə·‘āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

and rejoices,
וַתִּשְׂמַ֨ח ׀ (wat·tiś·maḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

and the towns
בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

exult
וַ֭תָּגֵלְנָה (wat·tā·ḡê·lə·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear

because of
לְמַ֖עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Preposition
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

Your judgments,
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣יךָ (miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

O LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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