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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 99, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth {between} the cherubims; let the earth be moved. {be moved: Heb. stagger}
Psalms 99:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 The LORD {is} great in Zion; and he {is} high above all the people.
Psalms 99:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; {for} it {is} holy.
Psalms 99:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Psalms 99:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; {for} he {is} holy. {he is...: or, it is holy}
Psalms 99:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance {that} he gave them.
Psalms 99:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
Psalms 99:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God {is} holy.
Psalms 99:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.