SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY MONDAY 2 OCT. 2017

Psalms 97:1-12

1

KJV: The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

BBE: The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.

NIV: The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.

2

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

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

NIV: Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3

KJV: A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.

BBE: Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.

NIV: Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.

4

KJV: His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

BBE: His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

NIV: His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5

KJV: The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

BBE: The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

NIV: The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

6

KJV: The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

BBE: The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

NIV: The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.

7

KJV: Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

BBE: Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

NIV: All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols — worship him, all you gods!

8

KJV: Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

BBE: Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

NIV: Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, LORD.

9

KJV: For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

BBE: For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

NIV: For you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

10

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

BBE: You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

NIV: Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11

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

BBE: Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

NIV: Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.

12

KJV: Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

BBE: Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

NIV: Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.

Stay blessed in this new month.