11 Light dawns[a][b] for the righteous,
gladness for the upright in heart.(A)

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  1. Psalm 97:11 One Hb ms, LXX, some ancient versions read rises to shine; Ps 112:4
  2. Psalm 97:11 Lit Light is sown

11 Light shines[a](A) on the righteous(B)
    and joy on the upright in heart.(C)

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

Then your light will appear like the dawn,
and your recovery will come quickly.(A)
Your righteousness will go before you,(B)
and the Lord’s glory will be your rear guard.(C)

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Then your light will break forth like the dawn,(A)
    and your healing(B) will quickly appear;
then your righteousness[a](C) will go before you,
    and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.(D)

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  1. Isaiah 58:8 Or your righteous One

10 and if you offer yourself[a] to the hungry,
and satisfy the afflicted one,
then your light will shine in the darkness,(A)
and your night will be like noonday.

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  1. Isaiah 58:10 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read offer your bread

10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
    and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,(A)
then your light(B) will rise in the darkness,
    and your night will become like the noonday.(C)

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