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Berean Standard Bible

“Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.”

Psalms 97:2

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Psalm 97 pictures the LORD as king, with clouds and thick darkness around him and fire going before him. The earth rejoices at his rule.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

World English Bible (WEB)

Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

King James Version (KJV)

Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Nube y oscuridad alrededor de él: justicia y juicio son el asiento de su trono.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Rodeado está de nubes y tinieblas. Rectitud y justicia son el fundamento de su trono.

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