Psalm 68:3
New International Version
But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.

New Living Translation
But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy.

English Standard Version
But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy!

Berean Standard Bible
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.

King James Bible
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

New King James Version
But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.

New American Standard Bible
But the righteous will be joyful; they will rejoice before God; Yes, they will rejoice with gladness.

NASB 1995
But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

NASB 1977
But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

Legacy Standard Bible
But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; And let them rejoice with gladness.

Amplified Bible
But let the righteous be glad; let them be in good spirits before God, Yes, let them rejoice with delight.

Christian Standard Bible
But the righteous are glad; they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the righteous are glad; they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy.

American Standard Version
But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

Contemporary English Version
But let your people be happy and celebrate because of you.

English Revised Version
But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But let righteous people rejoice. Let them celebrate in God's presence. Let them overflow with joy.

Good News Translation
But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence; they are happy and shout for joy.

International Standard Version
But the righteous rejoice and exult before God; they are overwhelmed with joy.

Majority Standard Bible
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.

NET Bible
But the godly are happy; they rejoice before God and are overcome with joy.

New Heart English Bible
But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

Webster's Bible Translation
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yes, let them exceedingly rejoice.

World English Bible
But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the righteous rejoice, they exult before God, "" And they rejoice with gladness.

Young's Literal Translation
And the righteous rejoice, they exult before God, And they joy with gladness.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the just shall be glad; they shall rejoice before God, and they shall rejoice with gladness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And let the just feast, and rejoice before God: and be delighted with gladness.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, let the just feast, and let them exult in the sight of God and be delighted in gladness.

New American Bible
Then the just will be glad; they will rejoice before God; they will celebrate with great joy.

New Revised Standard Version
But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But let the righteous be glad; let them be valiant in the sight of God; yea, let them rejoice in his pleasure.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the righteous will rejoice; they will be strengthened before God and they will rejoice in his sweetness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But let the righteous be glad, let them exult before God; Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But let the righteous rejoice; let them exult before God: let them be delighted with joy.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Enemies Are Scattered
2As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. 3But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. 4Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.…

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.

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.”

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

Isaiah 12:3
With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 97:11-12
Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. / Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

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,

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

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

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

Luke 1:47
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice at all times.

Psalm 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.


Treasury of Scripture

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yes, let them exceedingly rejoice.

But

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.

Psalm 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

rejoice

Psalm 95:1,2
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation…

Psalm 98:8,9
Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together …

Psalm 100:1,2
A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands…

exceedingly rejoice [heb.

Psalm 21:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Psalm 43:4
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.

1 Peter 1:8
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

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4. An exhortation to praise God for his mercies
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But the righteous
The term "righteous" in Hebrew is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which refers to those who are just, virtuous, and in right standing with God. In the Old Testament context, righteousness is often associated with adherence to God's laws and commandments. The righteous are those who live in accordance with God's will, and their lives reflect His character. This phrase sets a contrast with the wicked, emphasizing that those who follow God's ways will experience a different fate.

will be glad
The Hebrew word for "glad" is "שָׂמַח" (samach), which conveys a sense of joy and happiness. This gladness is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated joy that comes from being in a right relationship with God. It is a joy that transcends circumstances, rooted in the assurance of God's presence and favor.

and rejoice before God
To "rejoice" in Hebrew is "עָלַז" (alaz), which implies exultation and jubilation. The phrase "before God" indicates that this rejoicing is not just a personal or private experience but a public declaration of God's goodness and faithfulness. It suggests a worshipful attitude, acknowledging God's sovereignty and grace. Historically, rejoicing before God was often expressed in communal worship, festivals, and sacrifices, where the people of Israel celebrated God's mighty acts and deliverance.

they will celebrate with joy
The word "celebrate" in Hebrew is "שָׂשׂוֹן" (sason), which means to be full of joy or to exult. This celebration is characterized by an overflowing of joy, a response to God's blessings and presence. The phrase "with joy" emphasizes the intensity and purity of this celebration. In the biblical context, such joy is often linked to God's salvation and deliverance, as seen in the history of Israel's exodus and other acts of divine intervention. This celebration is a foretaste of the eternal joy promised to the righteous in God's kingdom.

Verse 3. - But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. When the wicked are destroyed, the righteous receive relief, and cannot but rejoice at God's goodness to them (comp. Psalm 52:6; Psalm 58:10; Psalm 64:7-10, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But the righteous
וְֽצַדִּיקִ֗ים (wə·ṣad·dî·qîm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

will be glad
יִשְׂמְח֣וּ (yiś·mə·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

[and] rejoice
יַֽ֭עַלְצוּ (ya·‘al·ṣū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5970: To jump for, joy, exult

before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

God;
אֱלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

they will celebrate
וְיָשִׂ֥ישׂוּ (wə·yā·śî·śū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful

with joy.
בְשִׂמְחָֽה׃ (ḇə·śim·ḥāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee


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