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Psalms 35:9
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks directly to God immediately after praying for divine judgment against hostile pursuers. This declaration follows the request that his enemies be caught in their own hidden nets.
The words — The Hebrew verbs תָּגִ֣יל (ta.Gil) and תָּ֝שִׂישׂ (Ta.sis) literally mean “it will rejoice” and “it will exult,” both directed toward Yahweh and His salvation.
The thread — This pattern of soul-exultation in divine salvation recurs in Isaiah 61:10, while communal rejoicing at God’s judgments appears in Psalms 48:11 and righteous rejoicing at justice is noted in Psalms 58:10.
Why it lands — The text states that the psalmist’s joy is fixed on Yahweh and His deliverance rather than on personal vengeance. It requires the reader to direct their confidence and gladness toward divine rescue instead of human retaliation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
Cross-references
- 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.
- Psalms 48:11 Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.
- Psalms 58:10 The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
- Luke 1:46 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
- 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.
- Psalms 9:14 that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.
- Psalms 13:5 But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
- Psalms 21:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
- Psalms 33:21 For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.
- Psalms 68:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.