Verse 1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Isles — The Gentile nations, as this word, used Isaiah 42:4 , is expounded, Matthew 12:21 .
Verse 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Darkness — A dark cloud doth encompass him.
Verse 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. Heavens — The angels, yea God himself from heaven.
Verse 7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. Confounded — Let them be ashamed of their folly. Gods — All you whom the Gentiles have made the objects of their worship.
Verse 8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. Zion — Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came. Heard — The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah.
Verse 11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Light — Joy and happiness. Sown — Is laid up for them.