Psalm 96:13
“Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. ”
KJV
Read in Psalm 96Meaning
The psalm ends with hope in God's just judgment, grounded in righteousness and truth rather than arbitrary power.
Creation rejoices before the coming Judge
Heaven, earth, sea, field, and forest rejoice because God comes to judge with righteousness and faithfulness.
Read carefully
The verse assigns judgment to God and celebrates its righteousness; it does not authorize private violence.
Reflection
Hope in God's just judgment while pursuing truthful and non-retaliatory justice now.