Psalms 97:11
What does Psalms 97:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 97:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Light <FI>is<Fi> sown for the righteous, And for the upright of heart--joy.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 22:28
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.
- John 12:46
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness.
- Psalms 18:28
For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
- James 5:7
Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain.
- Esther 8:16
The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
- Galatians 6:8
For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.
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