Psalms 97:11
Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
In Context
12Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
Cross References
Job 11:17And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning.
Psalms 18:28\18:27\For you are the saviour of those who are in trouble; but eyes full of pride will be made low.
Psalms 112:4For the upright there is a light shining in the dark; he is full of grace and pity.
Proverbs 4:18But the way of the upright is like the light of early morning, getting brighter and brighter till the full day.
Isaiah 60:1Up! let your face be bright, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is shining on you.
Micah 7:9I will undergo the wrath of the Lord, because of my sin against him; till he takes up my cause and does what is right for me: when he makes me come out into the light, I will see his righteousness;
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 →