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Psalms 32:11
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the righteous and upright in heart, issuing a command to joy immediately after contrasting their blessed state with the many sorrows awaiting the wicked in verse 10.
The words — The imperative שִׂמְח֬וּ (sim.Chu) translates literally as "rejoice," while יִשְׁרֵי (yish.rei) means "upright," specifying the moral and relational standing required to receive the directive.
The thread — The call to rejoice in Yahweh appears in Psalms 64:10 and Psalms 97:12, and is repeated in Philippians 4:4 as a direct command to believers.
Why it lands — The text commands the righteous to actively express joy in the LORD, tying that joy directly to their trusted relationship with Him rather than to external conditions.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Cross-references
- Psalms 64:10 Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.
- Psalms 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
- Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- Psalms 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.
- Deuteronomy 12:12 And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.
- Psalms 68:3 But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
- Psalms 97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
- 1 Samuel 2:1 At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
- Ezra 3:11 And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
- Psalms 7:10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.