Psalms 97:10
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD!
What it says
Those who love the LORD must hate evil, for he preserves the souls of his faithful and delivers them from the wicked.
What it is doing
This verse connects love for God with moral opposition to evil.
In context
1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; 2Clouds and darkness surround Him; 3Fire goes before Him 4His lightning illuminates the world; 5The mountains melt like wax 6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; 7All worshipers of images are put to shame — 8Zion hears and rejoices, 9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; 10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! 11Light shines on the righteous, 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,