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Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright.
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Joy Fuels Praise
Several commentators emphasize that genuine praise flows from a heart filled with joy. The verse isn't just a command to perform a religious duty, but an invitation into happiness. Charles Spurgeon states, "Joy is the soul of praise," suggesting that our gladness in God is what makes our praise authentic and glorious to Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous – This is the sentiment with which the preceding psalm closes. See the notes at ([Reference Ps…
19th Century
Anglican
Rejoice. —A common hymnic word, meaning properly to “shout,” or “sing for joy.”
Baptist
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
False gods were worshipped with sorrowful sounds, accom…
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16th Century
Protestant
Rejoice in Jehovah, you righteous. Here the inspired writer addresses believers or the righteous by name, because they alone are capable o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous (See Gill on Psalms 32:11);
[for] praise is comely …
Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here urged upon the righteous. Thankful praise is the breath and language of holy joy. Religi…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. The title is not new. It is to the end. A psalm for David.
In the previous psalm, the psalmist addressed his justification; …
