New International Version Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! New Living Translation So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! English Standard Version Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! Berean Standard Bible Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Berean Literal Bible Be glad in YHWH and rejoice, O righteous ones, and shout for joy, all upright of heart! King James Bible Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. New King James Version Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart! New American Standard Bible Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. NASB 1995 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. NASB 1977 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones, And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. Legacy Standard Bible Be glad in Yahweh and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. Amplified Bible Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him]; Shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Berean Annotated Bible Be glad in the LORD {YHWH} and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Christian Standard Bible Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. American Standard Version Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Contemporary English Version And so your good people should celebrate and shout. English Revised Version Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be glad and find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Sing with joy, all whose motives are decent. Good News Translation You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice because of what the LORD has done. You that obey him, shout for joy! International Standard Version Righteous ones, be glad in the LORD and rejoice! Shout for joy, all of you who are upright in heart! NET Bible Rejoice in the LORD and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright! New Heart English Bible Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous. Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. Webster's Bible Translation Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBe glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. World English Bible Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe glad in YHWH, and rejoice, you righteous, "" And sing, all you upright of heart! Berean Literal Bible Be glad in YHWH and rejoice, O righteous ones, and shout for joy, all upright of heart! Young's Literal Translation Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous, And sing, all ye upright of heart! Smith's Literal Translation Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye just: and shout for joy, all ye upright of heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; exult, all you upright of heart. New Revised Standard Version Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and praise him, all you that are upright in heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Rejoice, righteous ones, and be delighted in LORD JEHOVAH, and praise him, all the upright in heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation Be glad in the Lord, and exult, ye righteous: and glory, all ye that are upright in heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Providence of God…10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. 11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Cross References Be glad in the LORD Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Habakkuk 3:18 yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! Psalm 64:10 Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult. and rejoice, O righteous ones; Psalm 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. Psalm 68:3 But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. shout for joy, Psalm 66:1 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! Psalm 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” all you upright in heart. Psalm 7:10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. Psalm 125:4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. Psalm 11:7 For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice at all times. Romans 5:11 Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Treasury of Scripture Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous: and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart. Be glad Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. Psalm 64:4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not. Psalm 68:3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. shout Psalm 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. upright Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. Psalm 125:4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. Jump to Previous Cries Glad Heart Hearts Joy Ones Rejoice Righteous Shout Sing True. UprightJump to Next Cries Glad Heart Hearts Joy Ones Rejoice Righteous Shout Sing True. UprightPsalm 32 1. Blessedness consists in remission of sins3. Confession of sins gives ease to the conscience 8. God's promises bring joy Be glad in the LORD Joy rests in the Lord Himself—His faithful character, mercy, and saving work. David closes this psalm by turning from his own forgiveness to the proper response of all who know God’s grace. Isa 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult… and rejoice, O righteous ones; The righteous are those whom God has forgiven and who walk before Him in faith. Their rejoicing arises not from sinlessness, but from restored fellowship with the Lord. Psa 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,… shout for joy, Open, heartfelt praise fittingly answers God’s deliverance. The forgiveness described earlier in the psalm removes guilt and replaces silence and distress with grateful worship. Psa 66:1 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise… all you upright in heart. God calls those whose hearts are sincere before Him to join in this celebration. Uprightness includes inward integrity, not merely outward conduct, and stands in contrast to the deceit and concealment that bring spiritual misery. Psa 7:10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 32, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God, his kingship over Israel, and his heartfelt psalms. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. The Righteous Ones Refers to those who are in right standing with God, often through faith and obedience to His commands. 4. The Upright in Heart Individuals who maintain integrity and purity in their inner being, aligning their hearts with God's will. Teaching Points Joy as a Response to ForgivenessThe context of Psalm 32 highlights the joy that comes from experiencing God's forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to reflect on the grace they have received and respond with gladness. The Role of Righteousness Righteousness is not about perfection but about a heart aligned with God. The righteous are those who seek to live according to God's ways and find joy in His presence. The Importance of Community in Worship The call to rejoice is directed to a community of believers. Worship and joy are often experienced more fully in the context of fellowship with other believers. Joy as a Witness The joy of the righteous serves as a testimony to the world of God's goodness and faithfulness. Believers are encouraged to let their joy be evident to others. Maintaining an Upright Heart An upright heart is essential for experiencing true joy. Believers are called to examine their hearts regularly and seek God's help in maintaining integrity and purity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 32:11?2. How can we "be glad in the LORD" in our daily lives? 3. What does it mean to "rejoice, O righteous ones" in Psalm 32:11? 4. How does Psalm 32:11 connect with Philippians 4:4 about rejoicing? 5. In what ways can we "shout for joy" in worship and prayer? 6. How can righteousness lead to joy according to Psalm 32:11? 7. How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 32:11? 9. How does Psalm 32:11 relate to the theme of forgiveness in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 32? Verse 11. - Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous. David's psalms almost always end with a note of joy, or at any rate in a tone that is cheerful and encouraging. The present psalm, though reckoned among the penitential ones, both begins and ends with joyful utterances. In vers. 1, 2 David pours forth the feeling of gladness which fills his own heart. Here he calls upon the "righteous" generally, who yet need forgiveness, to rejoice with him. And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. All ye, i.e., who are honest and sincere in your endeavours after well-doing. The phrase explains the "righteous" of the preceding hemistich.
Psalm 32:11 crowns the psalm of forgiveness with a four-fold call: be glad, rejoice, shout, and do so from an upright heart. Forgiven people, declared righteous, find their deepest joy in the Lord Himself, express it boldly, and guard it by walking in integrity. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Be gladשִׂמְח֬וּ (śim·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome in the LORD בַֽיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and rejoice, וְ֭גִילוּ (wə·ḡî·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear O righteous; צַדִּיקִ֑ים (ṣad·dî·qîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous shout for joy, וְ֝הַרְנִ֗ינוּ (wə·har·nî·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you upright יִשְׁרֵי־ (yiš·rê-) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 3477: Straight, right in heart. לֵֽב׃ (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Additonal Resources Psalm 32:11 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 32:11 Bible Gateway Psalm 32:11 Bible.com Psalm 32:11 NIV |
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