Psalms 97:11
Light arises for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
In Context
12Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous: give thanks to his holy name.
Cross References
Psalms 18:28You are my lamp, Lord, my God who enlightens my darkness.
Psalms 112:4To the upright arises light in the darkness; full of favor and pity and kindness are they.
Micah 7:9The anger of the Lord I will bear, for against him have I sinned – until he champions my cause and gives judgment for me. He will bring me into to the light, I will see his justice.
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 →