Psalms 97:2
“Clouds and darkenesse are round about him: righteousnesse and iudgement are the habitation of his throne.”
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Psalms 97:2 Context
1The Lord raigneth, let the earth reioyce: let the multitude of Isles bee glad thereof. 2Clouds and darkenesse are round about him: righteousnesse and iudgement are the habitation of his throne. 3A fire goeth before him: and burneth vp his enemies round about. 4His lightnings inlightned the world: the earth sawe, and trembled.
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Other Translations
Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne.
- King James Version
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
- Basic English Bible
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
- Darby Bible
Clouds and darkness surround him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
- Webster's Bible
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
- World English Bible
Cloud and darkness [are] round about Him, Righteousness and judgment the basis of His throne.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
- Basic English Bible
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
- Darby Bible
Clouds and darkness surround him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
- Webster's Bible
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
- World English Bible
Cloud and darkness [are] round about Him, Righteousness and judgment the basis of His throne.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 97:2
97:2 Darkness - A dark cloud doth encompass him.