Psalms 97:9

Psalms 97:10-1964 bbe — You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of s…

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You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

— Psalms 97:10-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. ”
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ASV
“O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial name. ”
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WEB
“You who love Yahweh, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name. A Psalm.”
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NET
“You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked. The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy. You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name.”
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KJVA
“Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. ”
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Psalms 97 — Context

Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

Psalms 97:10-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 97:10-1964 say?

Psalms 97:10-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners. Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy. Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.”

Where is Psalms 97:10-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 97:10-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 97, verses 10–1964.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 97:10-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 97:10-1964 in?

Psalms 97:10-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 97:10-1964?

Psalms 97:10-1964 reads (BBE): “You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners. Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy. Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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