King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Complete Jewish Bible:
May your cohanim be clothed with righteousness; may those loyal to you shout for joy.
Berean Standard Bible:
May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
American Standard Version:
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; And let thy saints shout for joy.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Let thy priests{H3548} be clothed{H3847} with righteousness{H6664}; and let thy saints{H2623} shout for joy{H7442}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Job 29:14
- I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment [was] as a robe and a diadem.
Revelation 19:8
- And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Psalms 132:16
- I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Zechariah 9:9
- ¶ Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
1 Peter 5:5
- ¶ Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Psalms 93:1
- ¶ The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, [wherewith] he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Psalms 104:1
- ¶ Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
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Commentary for Psalms 132:9
Psalm 132:9, "Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy," is part of a larger psalm that focuses on the theme of the Davidic covenant and the establishment of God's dwelling place among His people. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the longing for the presence of God, particularly in relation to the Ark of the Covenant and the temple in Jerusalem.
In this verse, the psalmist calls for the priests, who serve as intermediaries between God and the people, to be adorned with righteousness. This clothing metaphor suggests that their conduct and character should reflect divine justice and holiness. The priests' righteousness is not merely a personal virtue but a public and representative quality, essential for the proper functioning of their sacred duties and for the well-being of the community they serve.
The second part of the verse, "let thy saints shout for joy," transitions from the solemnity of priestly duty to the exuberant response of the faithful. The "saints" here refer to the faithful ones, the congregation of God's people. Their joy is a natural outcome of the righteousness of the priests and the favorable presence of God in their midst. This shout of joy can be understood as both a liturgical expression during worship and a general attitude of gladness that comes from a right relationship with God.
The themes of righteous leadership, proper worship, and the joy of the faithful are timeless and resonate with the broader messages found throughout the Bible. This verse emphasizes the importance of godly character in religious leaders and the communal joy that flows from a righteous community centered on the worship of God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H3847
There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָבַשׁ
Transliteration: lâbash
Pronunciation: law-bash'
Description: or לָבֵשׁ; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on agarment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively; (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. - Strong's Number: H6664
There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֶדֶק
Transliteration: tsedeq
Pronunciation: tseh'-dek
Description: from צָדַק; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity; [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). - Strong's Number: H2623
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָסִיד
Transliteration: châçîyd
Pronunciation: khaw-seed'
Description: from חָסַד; properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint); godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. - Strong's Number: H7442
There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָנַן
Transliteration: rânan
Pronunciation: raw-nan'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy); aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph.