Psalm 97:2

New American Bible - revised edition

Cloud and darkness surround him; justice and right are the foundation of his throne.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! Far be it from you! Should not the judge of all the world do what is just?”

Job 23:14

For he will carry out what is appointed for me, and many such things he has in store.

Job 26:9

He holds back the appearance of the full moon by spreading his clouds before it.

Psalm 77:19

The thunder of your chariot wheels resounded; your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

Psalm 89:14

You have a mighty arm. Your hand is strong; your right hand is ever exalted.

Psalm 89:15

Justice and judgment are the foundation of your throne; mercy and faithfulness march before you.

Psalm 99:4

O mighty king, lover of justice, you have established fairness; you have created just rule in Jacob.

Exodus 19:9

The Lord said to Moses: I am coming to you now in a dense cloud, so that when the people hear me speaking with you, they will also remain faithful to you. When Moses, then, had reported the response of the people to the Lord,

Exodus 20:21

So the people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the dark cloud where God was. The Covenant Code.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for by justice the throne endures.

Nahum 1:3

The Lord is slow to anger, yet great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished. In stormwind and tempest he comes, and clouds are the dust at his feet;

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways!