Psalms 97:10
The Lord loves those who hate evil, he guards the lives of the faithful: from the hand of the wicked he saves them.
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9For you are most high over all the earth, greatly exalted above all gods.
11Light arises for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalms 37:27Turn away from evil and do good and you will live in the land forever.
Psalms 91:14“Because of their love for me, I will deliver them, I will protect those who trust my name.
Psalms 119:104Insight I win through your precepts, therefore every false way I hate.
Psalms 121:7From all harm the Lord will guard you, will watch over your life.
Psalms 145:20The Lord is the keeper of all 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 →