Psalms 33:1
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
Psalms 33:1 in other translations
| BSB | Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. |
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| WEB | Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright. |
| ASV | Rejoice in Jehovah, O ye righteous: Praise is comely for the upright. |
| YLT | Sing, ye righteous, in Jehovah, For upright ones praise is comely. |
| DARBY | Exult, ye righteous, in Jehovah: praise is comely for the upright. |
| BBE | Be glad in the Lord, O doers of righteousness; for praise is beautiful for the upright. |
| Webster | Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. |
What does Psalms 33:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:1-3
Psa 33:1-22. A call to lively and joyous praise to God for His glorious attributes and works, as displayed in creation, and His general and special providence, in view of which, the Psalmist, for all the pious, professes trust and joy and invokes God's mercy.
1-3. The sentiment falls in with Psa 32:11 (compare 1Co 14:15). The instruments (Psa 92:3; 144:9) do not exclude the voice.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
The Lord is praised for his works of creation, Psa 33:1-9; and for the stability of his own counsels, Psa 33:10, Psa 33:11. The blessedness of the people who have the knowledge of the true God, his grace, and providence, Psa 33:12-15. The vanity of all earthly dependence, Psa 33:16, Psa 33:17. The happiness of them that fear God, and trust in his mercy, Psa 33:18-22. This Psalm has no title in the Hebrew and it was probably written on no particular occasion, but was intended as a hymn of praise in order to celebrate the power, wisdom, and mercy of God. Creation and providence are its principal subjects; and these lead the psalmist to glance at different parts of the ancient Jewish history. In eight of Kennicott's MSS., this Psalm is written as a part of the preceding. Verse 1 Rejoice in the Lord - It is very likely that the last verse of the preceding Psalm was formerly the first verse of this. As this Psalm has no title, the verse was the more easily separated. In the preceding Psalm we have an account of the happiness of the justified man: in this, such are taught how to glorify God, and to praise him for the great things he had done for them. Praise is comely for the upright - It is right they should give thanks to Him, who is the fountain whence they have received all the good they possess and thankfulness becomes the lips of the upright.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 33:1-11
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Psalms 33:1 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 33:1
- Psalms 32:11
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
- Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
- Psalms 147:1
Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
- Psalms 97:12
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
- Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
- Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30-31
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
- Psalms 78:36-37
Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.
- Psalms 50:14-16
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
- Psalms 135:3
Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
- Romans 3:10
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
- Romans 5:19
For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
6 for his power;
12 and for his providence.
20 Confidence is to be placed in God.
Rejoice.
32:11; 97:12; 1Co 1:30,31; Php 4:4
ye righteous.
118:15; Ro 3:10; 5:19
praise.
50:14-16; 78:36,37; 135:3; 147:1; Pr 15:8
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Context
- Psalms 33:1
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
- Psalms 33:2
Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Psalms 33:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | ALEGRAOS, justos, en Jehová: á los rectos es hermosa la alabanza. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Exultez en l’ Éternel, vous justes! aux hommes droits sied la louange. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Jubelt, ihr Gerechten, in Jehova! den Aufrichtigen geziemt Lobgesang. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Davidi, cum immutavit vultum suum coram Achimelech, et dimisit eum, et abiit. |