Psalms 97:11

Authorized King James Version (1611)

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 4:18 : 18 But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
  • Job 22:28 : 28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
  • Ps 112:4 : 4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
  • Ps 126:5-6 : 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
  • Ps 18:28 : 28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
  • Isa 60:1-2 : 1 ¶ Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
  • Gal 6:8 : 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
  • Esth 8:16 : 16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
  • Jas 5:7-9 : 7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. 8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. 9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. 10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. 11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
  • Rev 21:23 : 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb [is] the light thereof.
  • Rev 22:5 : 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
  • Isa 62:1 : 1 ¶ For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp [that] burneth.
  • Mic 7:9 : 9 I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, [and] I shall behold his righteousness.
  • John 12:46 : 46 ‹I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.›

Similar Verses (AI)

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    11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.

  • Ps 112:4
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    4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

  • Prov 13:9
    78%

    9 ¶ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

  • Ps 64:10
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    10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

  • Ps 97:12
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    12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

  • Ps 33:1
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    1 ¶ Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: [for] praise is comely for the upright.

  • Ps 125:4
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    4 ¶ Do good, O LORD, unto [those that be] good, and [to them that are] upright in their hearts.

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    7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

  • Ps 97:10
    74%

    10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

  • Ps 94:15
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    15 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.

  • Prov 11:10
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    10 ¶ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.

  • Eccl 11:7
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    7 ¶ Truly the light [is] sweet, and a pleasant [thing it is] for the eyes to behold the sun:

  • Prov 15:30
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    30 ¶ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.

  • Isa 3:10
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    10 Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

  • Prov 29:6
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    6 ¶ In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

  • Prov 11:18
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    18 ¶ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.

  • Job 22:19
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    19 The righteous see [it], and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.

  • Ps 89:15
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    15 ¶ Blessed [is] the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

  • Ps 107:42
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    42 The righteous shall see [it], and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

  • Ps 68:3
    72%

    3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

  • Prov 21:15
    72%

    15 ¶ [It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.

  • Prov 11:30-31
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    30 ¶ The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise.

    31 ¶ Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

  • Prov 4:18
    72%

    18 But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

  • Ps 37:28-29
    2 verses
    72%

    28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

    29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

  • Prov 10:28-30
    3 verses
    72%

    28 The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

    29 ¶ The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.

    30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

  • Prov 12:21
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    21 ¶ There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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    6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

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    13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

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    71%

    10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

  • Ps 85:11-12
    2 verses
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    11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

    12 Yea, the LORD shall give [that which is] good; and our land shall yield her increase.

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    71%

    20 ¶ They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight.

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    7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.

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    5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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    6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.

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    11 For the LORD God [is] a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good [thing] will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

  • Prov 11:23
    70%

    23 ¶ The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked [is] wrath.

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    32 The humble shall see [this, and] be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

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  • Prov 13:6
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    6 ¶ Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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    70%

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    9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.