But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
But let the righteous {H6662} be glad {H8055}{H8799)}; let them rejoice {H5970}{H8799)} before {H6440} God {H430}: yea, let them exceedingly {H8057} rejoice {H7797}{H8799)}.
But let the righteous rejoice and be glad in God's presence; yes, let them exult and rejoice.
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.
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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
¶ A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. -
Psalms 100:2
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. -
Psalms 95:1
¶ O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. -
Psalms 95:2
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. -
Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, [thou] heaven, and [ye] holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
Commentary on Psalms 68:3 KJV
Psalm 68 is a magnificent psalm of triumph and praise, often attributed to King David, celebrating God's glorious presence and victorious acts on behalf of His people. It depicts God as a mighty warrior who scatters His enemies and leads His people in triumph. Verse 3 stands as a striking contrast to the fate of the wicked described in the preceding verses, highlighting the blessed state of those who are in right standing with God.
Context
This verse follows a powerful declaration of God's judgment against the ungodly: "Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 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 68:1-2). Against this backdrop of divine wrath and justice, verse 3 presents the antithesis: the joyful experience of the righteous. It's a call to worship and an affirmation of the different destinies awaiting the wicked and the righteous in God's presence.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The King James Version uses three powerful expressions for joy: "be glad," "rejoice," and "exceedingly rejoice." The Hebrew words behind these terms are:
Practical Application
For believers today, Psalms 68:3 serves as a powerful reminder and encouragement: