Psalm 97:12
New International Version
Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.

New Living Translation
May all who are godly rejoice in the LORD and praise his holy name!

English Standard Version
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!

Berean Standard Bible
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

King James Bible
Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

New King James Version
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.

New American Standard Bible
Be joyful in the LORD, you righteous ones, And praise the mention of His holy name.

NASB 1995
Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name.

NASB 1977
Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones; And give thanks to His holy name.

Legacy Standard Bible
Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, And give thanks for the remembrance of His holy name.

Amplified Bible
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones [those whose moral and spiritual integrity places them in right standing with God], And praise and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.

Christian Standard Bible
Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

American Standard Version
Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial name.

Contemporary English Version
You are the LORD's people! So celebrate and praise the only God.

English Revised Version
Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks to his holy name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.

Good News Translation
All you that are righteous be glad because of what the LORD has done! Remember what the holy God has done, and give thanks to him.

International Standard Version
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness!

Majority Standard Bible
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

NET Bible
You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name.

New Heart English Bible
Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to his holy Name.

Webster's Bible Translation
Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

World English Bible
Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Rejoice, you righteous, in YHWH, "" And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness!

Young's Literal Translation
Rejoice, ye righteous, in Jehovah, And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness!

Smith's Literal Translation
Be glad ye just, in Jehovah, and praise him at the remembrance of his holiness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.

New American Bible
Rejoice in the LORD, you just, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

New Revised Standard Version
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Rejoice, righteous ones, in LORD JEHOVAH, and give thanks for the remembrance of his Holiness!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; And give thanks to His holy name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Let the Earth Rejoice
11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Cross References
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

James 1:2
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

John 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

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.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Habakkuk 3:18
yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!

Isaiah 12:1-2
In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. / Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.


Treasury of Scripture

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

rejoice

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.

Habakkuk 3:17,18
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: …

give thanks

Psalm 30:4
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Psalm 60:6
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

Habakkuk 1:12,13
Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction…

at the remembrance.

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Rejoice in the LORD
The word "rejoice" is derived from the Hebrew root "שָׂמַח" (samach), which conveys a deep sense of joy and gladness. In the context of the Psalms, rejoicing is not merely an emotional response but a conscious decision to find joy in God's presence and His works. The phrase "in the LORD" emphasizes that the source of true joy is found in a relationship with Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. Historically, this call to rejoice would resonate with the Israelites who experienced God's deliverance and faithfulness throughout their history, from the Exodus to the return from exile. For the Christian, this joy is magnified in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God's love and salvation.

you righteous ones
The term "righteous ones" refers to those who are in right standing with God. In Hebrew, the word "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik) is used, which denotes individuals who live according to God's laws and commandments. In the Old Testament context, righteousness was often associated with adherence to the Mosaic Law and the sacrificial system. However, the New Testament expands this understanding, teaching that righteousness is imputed to believers through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:22). Thus, the "righteous ones" are those who have been justified by faith and are called to live out their faith through acts of justice, mercy, and love.

and praise His holy name
The act of praising is captured by the Hebrew word "הוֹדוּ" (hodu), which means to give thanks or to glorify. Praise is a central theme in the Psalms, reflecting a heart of gratitude and reverence towards God. The phrase "His holy name" underscores the sacredness and uniqueness of God's character. In ancient Israel, a name was more than a label; it represented the essence and identity of a person. God's name is holy because it embodies His purity, majesty, and otherness. The call to praise His holy name is an invitation to acknowledge and celebrate God's attributes and deeds. For believers, this praise is not confined to corporate worship but is a lifestyle of honoring God in all aspects of life, recognizing His sovereignty and grace.

Verse 12. - Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous. Such being the blessedness of the righteous, they are finally exhorted to "rejoice in the Lord," i.e. to show forth their gratitude to God in psalms and hymns of joy (comp. Psalm 32:11; Psalm 33:1-3), and to give thanks to him at the remembrance of his holiness; or rather, to give thanks to his holy memorial, which is the same as giving thanks to his Name (comp. Psalm 30:4, and the comment ad loc.).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Rejoice
שִׂמְח֣וּ (śim·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in the LORD,
בַּֽיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

you righteous ones,
צַ֭דִּיקִים (ṣad·dî·qîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

and praise
וְ֝הוֹד֗וּ (wə·hō·w·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

His holy
קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (qā·ḏə·šōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

name.
לְזֵ֣כֶר (lə·zê·ḵer)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2143: A memento, recollection, commemoration


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