Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Holman Bible
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
International Standard Version
Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation.
A Conservative Version
Clouds and darkness are round about him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
American Standard Version
Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Amplified
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him [as at Sinai];
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Bible in Basic English
Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
Darby Translation
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
Julia Smith Translation
A cloud and darkness round about him: justice and judgment the preparing of his throne.
King James 2000
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and justice are the habitation of his throne.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Cloud and thick darkness [are] surrounding him; righteousness and justice [are] the foundation of his throne.
Modern King James verseion
Clouds and darkness are all around Him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his seat.
New Heart English Bible
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
The Emphasized Bible
Clouds and thick darkness, are round about him, Righteousness and justice, are the establishing of his throne.
Webster
Clouds and darkness surround him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
World English Bible
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Youngs Literal Translation
Cloud and darkness are round about Him, Righteousness and judgment the basis of His throne.
Themes
Clouds » Illustrative » Of unsearchableness of God
Darkness » Illustrative of » Greatness and unsearchableness of God
Darkness » Figurative » See also the following scriptures
God » Remember » Righteousness of
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » The habitation of his throne
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 97:2
Images Psalm 97:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh's Glorious Reign
1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice! 2 Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 89:14
Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.
Exodus 19:9
The Lord said to Moses, "I am going to come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people may hear when I speak with you and so that they will always believe in you." And Moses told the words of the people to the Lord.
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from you to do such a thing -- to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?"
Exodus 20:21
The people kept their distance, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was.
Exodus 24:16-18
The glory of the Lord resided on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day he called to Moses from within the cloud.
Deuteronomy 4:11-12
You approached and stood at the foot of the mountain, a mountain ablaze to the sky above it and yet dark with a thick cloud.
1 Kings 8:10-12
Once the priests left the holy place, a cloud filled the Lord's temple.
Psalm 18:11-12
He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds.
Psalm 45:6-7
Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
Psalm 77:19
You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints.
Psalm 99:4
The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.
Proverbs 16:12
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
Nahum 1:3
He marches out in the whirlwind and the raging storm; dark storm clouds billow like dust under his feet.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!
Hebrews 1:8-9
but of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.