Far be it from You to do such a thing—to cause the righteous to die with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked share the same fate! Far be it from You! Shall the Judge of the whole world not exercise justice?”
Psalm 97:2 - Tree of Life Version Clouds and darkness are all 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. |
Far be it from You to do such a thing—to cause the righteous to die with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked share the same fate! Far be it from You! Shall the Judge of the whole world not exercise justice?”
For He fulfills the decree against me, and many such things are with Him.
The sound of Your thunder was in the whirlwind. Lightning lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne. Lovingkindness and truth go before You.
The might of a king loves justice. You have established fairness. You executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Adonai said to Moses, “I am about to come to you in a thick cloud, so that the people will hear when I speak with you, and believe you forever.” Then Moses told the words of the people to Adonai.
The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.
Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness.
Adonai is slow to anger and great in power, but He will by no means acquit the guilty. Adonai’s way is with a whirlwind or with a storm wind, 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 how incomprehensible His ways!