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Psalms 97:11

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9 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

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BSB
Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
KJV
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
WEB
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
ASV
Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
DARBY
Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
BLB
Light shines on the righteous, and gladness for the upright of heart.
ÅB
Lys er utsådd for den rettferdige, og glede for de oppriktige av hjertet.
OTB
Lys er spredt for de rettferdige,
Og glede for de oppriktige av hjertet.
B1930
Lys er utsådd for den rettferdige, og glede for de opriktige av hjertet.

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Cross references

  • John 12:46

    I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

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  • James 5:7–11

    Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

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  • Proverbs 4:18

    But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

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  • Isaiah 60:1–2

    Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.

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  • Job 22:28

    Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

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  • Psalms 112:4

    Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

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  • Psalms 126:5–6

    They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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  • Micah 7:9

    I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

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