Psalms 68:3
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Psalms 68:3 in other translations
| BSB | But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. |
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| WEB | But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness. |
| ASV | But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness. |
| YLT | And the righteous rejoice, they exult before God, And they joy with gladness. |
| DARBY | But the righteous shall rejoice: they shall exult before God and be glad with joy. |
| BBE | But let the upright be glad; let them have delight before God; let them be full of joy. |
| Webster | But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yes, let them exceedingly rejoice. |
What does Psalms 68:3 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:1-3
Psa 68:1-35. This is a Psalm-song (see on Psa 30:1, title), perhaps suggested by David's victories, which secured his throne and gave rest to the nation. In general terms, the judgment of God on the wicked, and the equity and goodness of His government to the pious, are celebrated. The sentiment is illustrated by examples of God's dealings, cited from the Jewish history and related in highly poetical terms. Hence…
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 68:1-6
Chapter Outline A prayer--The greatness and goodness of God. (1-6) The wonderful works God wrought for his people. (7-14) The presence of God in his church. (15-21) The victories of Christ. (22-28) Enlargement of the church. (29-31) The glory and grace of God. (32-35) Verses 1-6 None ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered. God is the joy of his people, then let them rejoice when they come before him. He…
Psalms 68:3 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 68:3
- Psalms 64:10
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice evermore.
- Psalms 100:1-2
A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
- Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
- Psalms 95:1-2
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
- 1 Peter 1:8
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
- Psalms 97:12
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
- Psalms 98:8-9
Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
- Revelation 19:7
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
- Deuteronomy 12:12
And ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.
- Psalms 43:4
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
- Psalms 32:11-33:1
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- Psalms 68:2
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
- Psalms 68:3
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
- Psalms 68:4
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.
Psalms 68:3 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mas los justos se alegrarán: gozarse han delante de Dios, y saltarán de alegría. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Comme la fumée est dissipée, tu les dissiperas; comme la cire se fond devant le feu, les méchants périront devant Dieu. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Aber freuen werden sich die Gerechten, sie werden frohlocken vor dem Angesicht Gottes und jubeln in Freude. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Infixus sum in limo profundi et non est substantia. Veni in altitudinem maris, et tempestas demersit me. |