Psalms 97:10
Psalms 97:10 in Multiple Translations
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
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.
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.
Ye that loue the Lord, hate euill: he preserueth the soules of his Saints: hee will deliuer them from the hand of the wicked.
Ye who love Jehovah, hate evil, He is keeping the souls of His saints, From the hand of the wicked he delivereth them.
You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Yahweh loves those who hate what people do that is evil; he protects the lives of his people, and he rescues them when the wicked people try to harm them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 97:10
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Psalms 97:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אֹהֲבֵ֥י
יְהוָ֗ה
שִׂנְא֫וּ
רָ֥ע
שֹׁ֭מֵר
נַפְשׁ֣וֹת
חֲסִידָ֑י/ו
מִ/יַּ֥ד
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים
יַצִּילֵֽ/ם
אֹהֲבֵ֥י
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שִׂנְא֫וּ
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
רָ֥ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
שֹׁ֭מֵר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal
נַפְשׁ֣וֹת
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cp
חֲסִידָ֑י/ו
châçîyd
H2623
pious
Adj | Suff
מִ/יַּ֥ד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
יַצִּילֵֽ/ם
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 97:10
אֹהֲבֵ֥י
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שִׂנְא֫וּ
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
רָ֥ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
שֹׁ֭מֵר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
נַפְשׁ֣וֹת
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cp
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
חֲסִידָ֑י/ו
châçîyd
H2623
"pious"
Adj | Suff
A pious person is someone who is kind and faithful to God, like a saint. In the Bible, it describes people who are holy and merciful, such as in Psalms and Proverbs. This concept is important in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) faithful, kind, godly, holy one, saint, pious 1a) kind 1b) pious, godly 1c) faithful ones (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. See also: Deuteronomy 33:8; Psalms 85:9; Psalms 4:4.
מִ/יַּ֥ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
יַצִּילֵֽ/ם
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 97:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 97:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 97:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 97:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 97:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 97:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
- Sermons on Psalms 97:10
Context — Let the Earth Rejoice
8Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 8:13 | To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. |
| 2 | Romans 12:9 | Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 15:21 | I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.” |
| 4 | Psalms 145:20 | The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. |
| 5 | Psalms 34:14 | Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. |
| 6 | Daniel 3:28 | Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. |
| 7 | Psalms 31:23 | Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant. |
| 8 | 2 Thessalonians 3:2 | And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith. |
| 9 | Amos 5:15 | Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” |
| 10 | Proverbs 2:8 | to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. |
Psalms 97:10 Summary
Psalms 97:10 is a call to action for those who love God to hate evil and to trust in His protection and preservation. This means turning away from anything that is contrary to God's will and nature, and instead following Him with all our hearts, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5. God promises to preserve the souls of His saints and to deliver them from the hand of the wicked, as seen in John 10:28-29. By trusting in God's love and power, we can live with confidence and hope, knowing that He is always with us and working for our good (Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to hate evil in Psalms 97:10?
To hate evil means to have a strong dislike for anything that is contrary to God's will and nature, as seen in Psalms 97:10, and to instead love and follow God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-38.
Who are the saints mentioned in Psalms 97:10?
The saints referred to in Psalms 97:10 are those who have put their faith in God and are set apart for His purposes, as described in Romans 1:7 and 1 Corinthians 1:2.
How does God preserve the souls of His saints?
God preserves the souls of His saints by protecting them from spiritual harm and guiding them in their walk with Him, as promised in John 10:28-29 and 1 Peter 1:5.
What is the significance of delivering the saints from the hand of the wicked?
Delivering the saints from the hand of the wicked is a demonstration of God's power and love for His people, as seen in Psalms 97:10, and is a theme that is echoed in other passages such as Exodus 18:10 and Acts 12:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can hate evil and love God more deeply in my own life?
- How can I trust in God's preservation and protection, even in difficult circumstances?
- In what ways have I seen God deliver me from the hand of the wicked, and how can I give thanks for His faithfulness?
- What does it mean for me to be a saint, set apart for God's purposes, and how can I live out this calling in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 97:10
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil,.... The evil of sin, which is to be hated, because of the evil nature of it, it being exceeding sinful; and because of its evil consequences, bringing death, ruin,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 97:10
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
Ye that love the Lord; O all you who love and worship the true God and his anointed, and rejoice in the establishment of his kingdom. Hate evil; show your love to him by your abhorrency of all idolatry, which is sometimes called evil or sin by way of eminency, and of all other wickedness. And although you that love the Lord Christ and his kingdom will meet with many troubles and persecutions, yet be not discouraged, for he will preserve you in troubles, and in his time deliver you out of them all.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
Psalms 97:10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.Ver. 10. Ye that love the Lord] As having tasted of Christ’ s sweetness, being justified by his merit, and sanctified by his Spirit, 1 Peter 2:4 1 Corinthians 6:11; carried after him with strength of desire, Psalms 42:1, and delight, Psalms 73:25. Such as these only are Christ’ s true subjects; others will pretend to him, but they are but hangbys, unless the love of Christ constrain them to hate evil, to hate it as hell, Romans 12:9. Sin seemeth to have its name of Sena to hate (the word שׁπΰ here used), because it is most of all to be hated, as the greatest evil; as that which setteth us farthest from God, the greatest good αποστυγουντες. This none can do but those that love the Lord Christ in sincerity; for all hatred comes from love. A natural man may be angry with his sin, as a man is sometimes with his wife or friend for some present vexation; but hate it he cannot; yea, he may leave it (for the ill consequents of sin), but not loathe it. If he did, he would loathe all, as well as any, for hatred is ever against the whole kind of a thing, saith Aristotle, τομισοςπροςταγενη (Rhetor. lib. 2).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
(10) Ye that love the Lord.—Notwithstanding certain points of similarity between this verse and Psalms 34:10-20; Psalms 37:28, and between Psalms 97:12 and Psalms 32:11, the psalmist shows himself at the close more than a compiler—a true poet. Hate evil.—It is better to point for the indicative, They who love Jehovah, hate evil, in order to avoid the awkward transition in the next clause. This practical test of true religion can never be obsolete. Love of God implies the hatred of all He hates. A heathen writer has expressed this in a striking way. Philosophy, holding a dialogue with Lucian, is made to say, “To love and to hate, they say, spring from the same source.” To which he replies, “That, O Philosophy, should be best known to you. My business is to hate the bad, and to love and commend the good, and that I stick to.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
Verse 10. Ye that love the Lord hate evil] Because it is inconsistent with his love to you, as well as your love to him. He preserveth the souls of his saints] The saints, חסידיו chasidaiv, his merciful people: their souls-lives, are precious in his sight. He preserves them; keeps them from every evil, and every enemy. Out of the hand of the wicked.] From his power and influence.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 97:10
10–12. The duty and the confidence of Israel.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 97:10
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil - Show your love for the Lord “by” hating all that is evil; that is, all that he hates, or that is evil in his sight.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 97:10
10. Ye that love the Lord, hate evil—Learn to abhor it from this example of divine judgments against idolatry.
Sermons on Psalms 97:10
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Sharing the Grief of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by thanking God for his blessings and acknowledging Jesus and the Holy Ghost. He asks for forgiveness for forgetting what God has done and prays |
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Jewish vs. Hebraic by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the declining civilization and the lack of communication skills in today's generation. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and s |
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Collection of a.w. Tozer's Prayers - Volume 1 by A.W. Tozer | The sermon transcript emphasizes the importance of hating sin and loving righteousness. It encourages listeners to flee from iniquity and pursue godliness. The speaker also highlig |
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All Things New by Don Currin | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus led to a transformation in his life. Zacchaeus, a deceitful tax collector, climbed a |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 301 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about leading a man to Christ after he had been involved in a motorcycle accident. The speaker emphasizes the importance of gett |
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A Test of Assurance by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson emphasizes that true love for God is evidenced by a deep desire for His presence in all aspects of life, a genuine hatred for sin, a coolness towards worldly things, |
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A Little leaven... by David Servant | David Servant delivers a powerful sermon using a story about brownies to illustrate the importance of purity and avoiding even a hint of sin. Just as the teens refused to eat brown |