Psalms 97:10
Ye that love the Lord, hate ye the evil: he preserveth the souls of his pious ones; out of the hand of the wicked he ever delivereth them.
Leeser Tanakh
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In Context
9For thou, O Lord, art the most high above all the earth: thou art greatly exalted above all gods.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14(34:15) Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Psalms 91:14Because he hath fixed his desire upon me, therefore will I release him: I will set him on high, because he knoweth my name.
Psalms 119:104Through thy precepts shall I obtain understanding: therefore do I hate every path of falsehood.
Psalms 121:7The Lord will guard thee against all evil: he will guard thy soul.
Psalms 145:20The Lord preserveth all those who love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.
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 →