Psalms 97:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who love God must oppose evil, and He protects His faithful from wickedness.
The Context of Psalms 97:10
The call for God's people to oppose evil and the promise of divine protection.
What Does Psalms 97:10 Mean?
The verse calls those who love God to respond with hatred toward evil. This is not a call to hate persons but to oppose and reject wickedness. The response must be consistent with the divine character: just as God's throne is established in righteousness, so those devoted to Him must align themselves against all evil. Love of God and hatred of evil are inseparable.
God's protection is promised to His saints. Their souls—the seat of life and identity—are guarded by God Himself. He actively delivers them from the power of the wicked. This assurance holds true even when enemies seem strong. The righteous are never truly in the wicked's hands because God intervenes on their behalf.
Psalms 97:10 in the Original Language
qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ), 'saints' — literally the set-apart ones, those consecrated to God through their covenant relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 97:10
What does Psalms 97:10 mean?
Those who love God must oppose evil, and He protects His faithful from wickedness.
What is the context of Psalms 97:10?
The call for God's people to oppose evil and the promise of divine protection.