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The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh, And shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him! Psalm 65 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song.

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Joy in Justice, Not in Ruin

Commentators unanimously clarify that the joy mentioned is not delight in the suffering of others. Rather, it is profound gladness that God's justice is upheld, His holy character is vindicated, and the cause of the righteous is proven true. As Matthew Henry puts it, the joy is that "God is glorified."

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 64:10

18th Century

Theologian

The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him — That is, As the result of his gracious intervention, or as the eff…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 64:10

19th Century

Bishop

Shall glory. —Or, perhaps, shall shine forth clear, i.e., shall have their cause acknowledged just. The Septuagint and Vu…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 64:10

17th Century

Pastor

The righteous shall be glad in the Lord
They rejoice at the vengeance executed on the wicked; but then their joy cen…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 64:7–10

17th Century

Minister

When God brings upon people the harm they have desired for others, it is a weight sufficient to sink a person to the lowest hell. Those who love cu…