Psalms 97:2

Let the Earth Rejoice

1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. 3Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.

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Berean Standard Bible
Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
American Standard Version (1901)
Clouds and darkness are round about him: 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.
Free Bible Version
He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.
Geneva Bible 1599
Cloudes and darkenes are round about him: righteousnesse and iudgement are the foundation of his throne.
King James (Authorized) Version
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
One Unity Resource Bible
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and mishpat ·justice· are the foundation of his throne.
Translation for Translators
There are very dark clouds around him to hide him; he rules [MTY] righteously/justly and fairly.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Clouds and darkness surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
Cloud and darkness [are] round about Him, Righteousness and judgment the basis of His throne.