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10 The Lord loves those who hate evil;[a]
    he preserves the lives of his saints;
    he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light dawns[b] for the righteous,
    and joy for the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
    and give thanks to his holy name!

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  1. Psalm 97:10 Cn: Heb You who love the Lord hate evil
  2. Psalm 97:11 Gk Syr Jerome: Heb is sown

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