Psalm 97:2

The Message

Bright clouds and storm clouds circle ’round him; Right and justice anchor his rule.

Cross References

Psalm 99:4

Strong King, lover of justice, You laid things out fair and square; You set down the foundations in Jacob, Foundation stones of just and right ways. Honor God, our God; worship his rule! Holy. Yes, holy.

Exodus 19:9

God said to Moses, “Get ready. I’m about to come to you in a thick cloud so that the people can listen in and trust you completely when I speak with you.” Again Moses reported the people’s answer to God.

Exodus 20:21

The people kept their distance while Moses approached the thick cloud where God was.

Proverbs 16:12

Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.

Romans 11:33

Have you ever come on anything quite like this extravagant generosity of God, this deep, deep wisdom? It’s way over our heads. We’ll never figure it out. Is there anyone around who can explain God? Anyone smart enough to tell him what to do? Anyone who has done him such a huge favor that God has to ask his advice? Everything comes from him; Everything happens through him; Everything ends up in him. Always glory! Always praise! Yes. Yes. Yes.