Psalms 97:11

“Light is sown for the righteous, etc.] Who are made righteous by the obedience of Christ, and live soberly and righteously; the light of joy and gladness, as it is explained in the next clause; (see <170816>Esther 8:16) so, fowv, “light”, is frequently used by Homer f1377 for joy and gladness: these sometimes are without it, through the hidings of God’s face, the prevalence of corruptions, the force of Satan’s temptations, and the many afflictions they meet with; but joy and gladness, peace and comfort, are sown for them in the counsels and purposes of God, in his covenant, in the Scriptures, in the Gospel, and in the promises of it; and, though at present hidden, will spring up in God’s due…”

“Light is sown for the righteous - That is, There is light for the righteous; or, they shall be brought into light, though they may be for a time in darkness. The word rendered “sown” - זרע zâra‛ - is from a verb which properly denotes to scatter, to disperse - as seed is scattered or dispersed when sown in a field. It is hence used with reference to moral subjects, as to sow righteousness, Proverbs 11:18; to sow iniquity, Proverbs 22:8; to sow mischief, Job 4:8; that is, these things are scattered or sown, as seed is in a field, and produce a corresponding harvest. Thus light is scattered abroad, and will produce an appropriate harvest - a harvest of joy. It will spring up around the…”

“Light - Joy and happiness. Sown - Is laid up for them. Next: Psalms Chapter 98”

“97:11 The godly people of integrity (see Prov 2:7, 21; 3:32; 11:6, 11; 14:2), whose hearts are right, maintain a relationship with the Lord and with others (Pss 94:15; 125:4). The wicked plan the downfall of the godly (11:2), but the Lord rescues them (11:1; 36:10). Then the sorrows of the godly turn to joy and praise (32:11; 64:10; 111:1; 119:7).”

“Light: Psa 18:28, Psa 112:4; Est 8:16; Job 22:28; Pro 4:18; Isa 60:1, Isa 60:2, Isa 62:1; Mic 7:9; Joh 12:46; Rev 21:23, Rev 22:5 sown: Psa 126:5, Psa 126:6; Gal 6:8; Jam 5:7-11 Psalms 97:12”