Psalms 97:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 97:2

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A Song of Praise to the Sovereign Lord

1 The Lord ^areigns;
Let the earth rejoice;
Let the multitude of¹ isles be glad!

2 ^aClouds and darkness surround Him;
^bRighteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

3 ^aA fire goes before Him,
And burns up His enemies round about.

4 ^aHis lightnings light the world;
The earth sees and trembles.

5 ^aThe mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 ^aThe heavens declare His righteousness,
And all the peoples see His glory.

7 ^aLet all be put to shame who serve carved images,
Who boast of idols.
^bWorship Him, all you gods.

8 Zion hears and is glad,
And the daughters of Judah rejoice
Because of Your judgments, O Lord.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 97:2

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American Standard Version
Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Amplified® Bible
Clouds and darkness are round about Him [as at Sinai]; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

Contemporary English Version
Dark clouds surround him, and his throne is supported by justice and fairness.

Darby English Version
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.

Good News Bible
Clouds and darkness surround him; he rules with righteousness and justice.

King James Version
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

New American Standard Bible
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

New International Version
Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

New King James Version
Clouds and darkness surround Him;
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice have become the foundation of His throne.

Revised Standard Version
Clouds and thick darkness are round about him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Young's Literal Translation
Cloud and darkness `are' round about Him, Righteousness and judgment the basis of His throne.

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