Verse Comparison: Psalms 97:11
American Standard Version
Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
Amplified® Bible
Light is sown for the [uncompromisingly] righteous {and} strewn along their pathway, and joy for the upright in heart [the irrepressible joy which comes from consciousness of His favor and protection].
Contemporary English Version
If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness.
Darby English Version
Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Good News Bible
Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good.
King James Version
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
New American Standard Bible
Light is sown {like seed} for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.
New International Version
Light is shed upon the righteous
and joy on the upright in heart.
New King James Version
Light is sown for the righteous,
And gladness for the upright in heart.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
God sows light like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.
Revised Standard Version
Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Young's Literal Translation
Light `is' sown for the righteous, And for the upright of heart -- joy.
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