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10 The Lord loves those who hate evil; he protects the lives of his people and rescues them from the wicked. 11 Light is sown for the godly and joy for the good. 12 May all who are godly be happy in the Lord and crown him,[a] our holy God.

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  1. Psalm 97:12 crown him, literally, “give glory to his holy name.”

10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,(A)
    for he guards(B) the lives of his faithful ones(C)
    and delivers(D) them from the hand of the wicked.(E)
11 Light shines[a](F) on the righteous(G)
    and joy on the upright in heart.(H)
12 Rejoice in the Lord,(I) you who are righteous,
    and praise his holy name.(J)

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  1. Psalm 97:11 One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown