Mazmur 97:2

97:2 Dark clouds surround him;

equity and justice are the foundation of his throne. ¹ 

Mazmur 105:28

105:28 He made it dark; ² 

they did not disobey his orders. ³ 

[97:2]  ¹ sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.

[105:28]  ² tn Heb “he sent darkness and made it dark.”

[105:28]  sn He made it dark. The psalmist begins with the ninth plague (see Exod 10:21-29).

[105:28]  ³ tn Heb “they did not rebel against his words.” Apparently this refers to Moses and Aaron, who obediently carried out God’s orders.