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Psalms 97: Light for the Righteous

Psalm 97 has no title. It begins, Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. His lightning lights up the world. The mountains melt like wax at his presence. You who love Yahweh, hate evil! Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

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World English Bible · 12 verses

  1. 1 Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  2. 2 Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  3. 3 A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  4. 4 His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  5. 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  6. 6 The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  7. 7 Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  8. 8 Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  9. 9 For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  10. 10 You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  11. 11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  12. 12 Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Psalms 97 · Preschool

Light for Me

Name Date

Color the bright light and the happy people. God gives light and gladness.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.”

Psalms 97:11 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: God gives light and makes us glad! Let's make a big happy smile.

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