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10 Hate evil, you lovers of the Eternal.
    He protects the souls of those who follow Him;
    He rescues them from the devices of the wicked.
11 Light is sown in the just;
    as it grows, it brings joy to the pure of heart.
12 Celebrate the Eternal God, all you who are faithful;
    offer thanks to His holy name.

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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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Footnotes

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