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Lord Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth;
    you are much greater than all the gods.

10 The Lord loves those who hate evil;[a]
    he protects the lives of his people;
    he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11 Light shines on the righteous,
    and gladness on the good.

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  1. Psalm 97:10 Probable text The Lord loves those who hate evil; Hebrew Hate evil, you who love the Lord.

For you, Lord, are the Most High(A) over all the earth;(B)
    you are exalted(C) far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,(D)
    for he guards(E) the lives of his faithful ones(F)
    and delivers(G) them from the hand of the wicked.(H)
11 Light shines[a](I) on the righteous(J)
    and joy on the upright in heart.(K)

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