Be it far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that be far from you. Shouldn't the Judge of all the earth do right?*
Psalm 97:2 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Clouds and darkness are round about Him [as at Sinai]; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. [Exod. 19:9.] American Standard Version (1901) Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Common English Bible Clouds and thick darkness surround God. His throne is built on righteousness and justice. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord has made known his salvation. He has revealed his justice in the sight of the nations. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the Gentiles. |
Be it far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that be far from you. Shouldn't the Judge of all the earth do right?*
For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.
Your way was through the sea; your paths through the great waters. Your footsteps were not known.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face.
Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, LORD.
The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Ya`akov.
The LORD said to Moshe, *Behold, I come to you in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with you, and may also believe you forever.* Moshe told the words of the people to the LORD.
The people stayed at a distance, and Moshe drew near to the thick darkness where God was.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. The LORD has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!