Psalms 98:9

“Before the Lord, for he cometh to judge the earth, etc.] (See Gill on “<199613>Psalm 96:13”), with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity; both at his first and second coming, and during the intermediate time; see the note as before. The only difference is, that in (<199613>Psalm 96:13), it is said that he shall judge the people “with his truth”, here “with equity”, or “uprightnesses” f1382; in the most upright manner, according to the strictest rules of justice and judgment; (see <231103>Isaiah 11:3-5).”

“Before the Lord, for he cometh to judge the earth ... - This verse is essentially the same as Psalms 96:13. See the notes at that verse. The psalm calls for universal praise. The very “reading” of the psalm - so joyous - so jubilant - so animated - so exulting - is suited to awaken the mind to praise; to rouse it to thankfulness; to fill it with joy. One cannot read the psalm without being a happier man; without being lifted above the world; without lofty views of God; without a feeling that he is worthy of this universal praise; without recognizing that we are in a world where the mind should be joyful; that we are under the dominion of a God whose reign should fill the mind with gladness.…”

“for he cometh: Psa 96:10, Psa 96:13; Rev 1:7 with righteousness: Psa 67:4, Psa 72:2; Isa 5:16; Act 17:31, Act 24:25; Rom 2:5, Rom 2:6 Next: Psalms Chapter 99”