New International Version The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him! New Living Translation The godly will rejoice in the LORD and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him. English Standard Version Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult! Berean Standard Bible Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult. Berean Literal Bible A righteous one will be glad in YHWH, and he will take refuge in Him; and let all the upright in heart exult! King James Bible The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory. New King James Version The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and trust in Him. And all the upright in heart shall glory. New American Standard Bible The righteous person will be glad in the LORD and take refuge in Him; And all the upright in heart will boast. NASB 1995 The righteous man will be glad in the LORD and will take refuge in Him; And all the upright in heart will glory. NASB 1977 The righteous man will be glad in the LORD, and will take refuge in Him; And all the upright in heart will glory. Legacy Standard Bible The righteous man will be glad in Yahweh and will take refuge in Him; And all the upright in heart will boast. Amplified Bible The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; All the upright in heart will glory and offer praise. Berean Annotated Bible Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD {YHWH} and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult. Christian Standard Bible The righteous one rejoices in the LORD and takes refuge in him; all those who are upright in heart will offer praise. Holman Christian Standard Bible The righteous one rejoices in the LORD and takes refuge in Him; all those who are upright in heart will offer praise. American Standard Version The righteous shall be glad in Jehovah, and shall take refuge in him; And all the upright in heart shall glory. Contemporary English Version May the LORD bless his people with peace and happiness and let them celebrate. English Revised Version The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory. GOD'S WORD® Translation Righteous people will find joy in the LORD and take refuge in him. Everyone whose motives are decent will be able to brag. Good News Translation All righteous people will rejoice because of what the LORD has done. They will find safety in him; all good people will praise him. International Standard Version The righteous rejoiced in the LORD, because they had fled to him for refuge. Let all the upright in heart exult. NET Bible The godly will rejoice in the LORD and take shelter in him. All the morally upright will boast. New Heart English Bible The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him. Webster's Bible Translation The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult. World English Bible The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe righteous rejoice in YHWH, "" And have trusted in Him, "" And all the upright of heart boast! Berean Literal Bible A righteous one will be glad in YHWH, and he will take refuge in Him; and let all the upright in heart exult! Young's Literal Translation The righteous doth rejoice in Jehovah, And hath trusted in Him, And boast themselves do all the upright of heart! Smith's Literal Translation The just one shall rejoice in Jehovah, and he put his trust in him; and all the upright of heart shall glory. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe just shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall hope in him: and all the upright in heart shall be praised. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The righteous rejoices and takes refuge in the LORD; all the upright give praise. New Revised Standard Version Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him. Let all the upright in heart glory. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glorify him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The righteous ones will rejoice in LORD JEHOVAH, and they will trust upon him, and all the upright of heart will glorify him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall take refuge in Him; And all the upright in heart shall glory. Brenton Septuagint Translation The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and hope on him, and all the upright in heart shall be praised. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Hurtful Tongue…9Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done. 10Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult. Cross References Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD 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 32:11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. and take refuge in Him; Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 37:40 The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. let all the upright in heart exult. Psalm 97:11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. Psalm 7:10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. Psalm 68:3 But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. Isaiah 41:16 You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. Psalm 58:10-11 The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. / Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” 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. Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. Psalm 40:16 May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!” Psalm 35:27 May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.” Treasury of Scripture The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory. righteous Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. Psalm 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. upright Psalm 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Psalm 112:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 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: … Jump to Previous Boast Chief Command David Glad Glory Heart Hope Lovers Musician Praise Psalm Refuge Rejoice Righteous Righteousness Song Themselves Trust Trusted UprightJump to Next Boast Chief Command David Glad Glory Heart Hope Lovers Musician Praise Psalm Refuge Rejoice Righteous Righteousness Song Themselves Trust Trusted UprightPsalm 64 1. David prays for deliverance, complaining of his enemies7. He promises himself to see such an evident destruction of his enemies, 10. as the righteous shall rejoice at it. Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD God’s judgment on the wicked brings vindication to those who fear Him. Their joy rests in the Lord’s righteousness, faithfulness, and sovereign rule rather than in favorable circumstances. Psa 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,… and take refuge in Him; The Lord is a secure shelter for His people amid danger, opposition, and injustice. David’s experience of deliverance from enemies reflects the safety God provides to those who trust Him. Psa 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish… let all the upright in heart exult. Those whose hearts are devoted to God rejoice openly when His justice is revealed. Their celebration recognizes that the Lord sees hidden evil, defends His servants, and acts rightly in all He does. Psa 97:11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright… Persons / Places / Events 1. The RighteousRefers to those who live in accordance with God's will and commandments. In the context of the Old Testament, this often refers to those who are faithful to the covenant with God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. The Upright in Heart Individuals who are sincere and honest in their relationship with God, characterized by integrity and moral uprightness. Teaching Points Rejoicing in the LORDThe joy of the righteous is rooted in their relationship with God. True joy comes from knowing and trusting in the LORD, regardless of external circumstances. Taking Refuge in God God is a safe haven for those who trust in Him. In times of trouble, believers are encouraged to seek refuge in God's presence and promises. Integrity of Heart Living with an upright heart involves sincerity and honesty before God. This integrity leads to a life of joy and fulfillment in God's presence. Community of the Upright The verse emphasizes the collective joy of the upright in heart. Believers are part of a community that rejoices together in the LORD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 64:10?2. How can we "take refuge in Him" in our daily lives? 3. What does it mean to "rejoice in the LORD" in Psalm 64:10? 4. How does Psalm 64:10 connect with Philippians 4:4 about rejoicing? 5. In what ways can the "upright in heart" praise God today? 6. How can Psalm 64:10 inspire us to trust God amid adversity? 7. How does Psalm 64:10 encourage believers to trust in God's justice? 8. What historical context surrounds the writing of Psalm 64:10? 9. How does Psalm 64:10 reflect the theme of divine protection? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 64? (10) Shall glory.--Or, perhaps, shall shine forth clear, i.e., shall have their cause acknowledged just. The LXX. and Vulg. seem to have understood it so: "shall be praised."Verse 10. - The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him. The righteous, delivered from their imminent peril, naturally "rejoice in the Lord," i.e. rejoice in God's goodness to them, and feel their confidence in him increased. And all the upright in heart shall glory (comp. Psalm 32:11; Psalm 58:11). A thrill of joy passes through the whole of God's people, whether they were involved in the danger escaped or not.
Psalm 64:10 paints a threefold picture of God’s people: 1. Rejoicing—celebrating God Himself. 2. Refuge-seeking—resting in His protection. 3. Exulting—overflowing with unshakable gladness. Because every word of Scripture is true, we can take this verse literally: the righteous really do have reason to rejoice, a sure place to hide, and an invitation to exuberant praise today. Hebrew Let the righteousצַדִּ֣יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous rejoice יִשְׂמַ֬ח (yiś·maḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome in the LORD בַּ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH and take refuge in Him; וְחָ֣סָה (wə·ḥā·sāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in let all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the 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 exult. וְ֝יִתְהַֽלְל֗וּ (wə·yiṯ·hal·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1984: To shine Additonal Resources Psalm 64:10 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 64:10 Bible Gateway Psalm 64:10 Bible.com Psalm 64:10 NIV |
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