Psalm 97:11-12

The Lord Reigns

11 u Light v is sown 1 for the righteous,
and joy for the upright in heart.
12 w Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
and x give thanks to his holy name!

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 112:4
    Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
    Psalms 118:27
    The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar!
    Proverbs 4:18
    But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
  2. Cross References
    Proverbs 11:18
    The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
    Hosea 10:12
    Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.
    James 3:18
    And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 32:11
    Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 30:4
    Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.
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