Psalms 97:11 nasb — Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.

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"Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart."

— Psalms 97:11, NASB

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KJV
“Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.”
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ASV
“Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. ”
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WEB
“Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.”
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NET
“The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.”
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BBE
“Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.”
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KJVA
“Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.”
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Psalms 97 — Context

Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD.

For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.

Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name.

Psalms 97:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 97:11 say?

Psalms 97:11 in the NASB reads: “Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.”

Where is Psalms 97:11 in the Bible?

Psalms 97:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 97, verse 11.

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 97:11.

What translation should I read Psalms 97:11 in?

Psalms 97:11 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 97:11?

Psalms 97:11 reads (NASB): “Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.” 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.

Psalms 97:11 nasb — Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.

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