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Atomic Bible
Psalms 97:2
Clouds and darkness surround Him;
from Let the Earth Rejoice, Psalms 97:1-12
What it says

Clouds and darkness surround him, while righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

What it is doing

This verse joins divine mystery with moral steadiness.

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,