That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked; and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Psalm 97:2 - King James Version - American Edition Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation 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. |
That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked; and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
And the Lord said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the Lord.
And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!