Psalms 97:10
You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
9For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
11Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14\34:13\Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from words of deceit.
Psalms 37:27Be turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever.
Psalms 91:14Because he has given me his love, I will take him out of danger: I will put him in a place of honour, because he has kept my name in his heart.
Psalms 119:104Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of every false way.
Psalms 121:7The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul.
Psalms 145:20The Lord will keep all his worshippers from danger; but he will send destruction on all sinners.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 97:9-12
Zion Rejoicing in the Reign of Christ. 8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord . 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. 11 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.… Read the whole commentary →