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- Verse 11
Psalms 97:11
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Light is sown for the righteous,.... Who are made righteous by the obedience of Christ, and live soberly and righteously; the light of joy and gladness, as it is explained in the next clause; see Est…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Light is sown for the righteous - That is, There is light for the righteous; or, they shall be brought into light, though they may be for a time in darkness. The word rendered “sown” - זרע zâra‛ - is…
The kingdom of the Messiah, like the pillar of cloud and fire, as it has a dark side towards the Egyptians, so it has a bright side towards the Israel of God. It is set up in spite of opposition; and…
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