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Psalms 32:11

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 32:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 33” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 33
Psalms 32:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, [Else] they will not come near unto thee.
10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
11Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 33
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Be glad in the Lord, etc.] The Targum renders it, “in the Word of the Lord”; in Christ the essential Word; in him as the Lord their righteousness, and because of his righteousness imputed to them, by which they become righteous; and in him as their Saviour and Redeemer, and because of the salvation which he has wrought out for them; (see <236110>Isaiah 61:10); and rejoice, ye righteous; in the Lord, as before; for this is not a carnal, but spiritual joy, which is here exhorted to, the same as in (<500404>Philippians 4:4); and “righteous” ones, who are excited to it, are such who are not righteous in appearance only, or in their own conceit, or by the deeds of the law, or in and of…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The righteous and upright, or those conforming to the divine teaching for securing the divine blessing, may well rejoice with shouting. Next: Psalms Chapter 33”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Be glad in the Lord - Rejoice in the Lord. Rejoice that there is a God; rejoice that he is such as he is; rejoice in his favor; find your joy - your supreme joy - in him. Compare Philippians 3:1, note; Philippians 4:4, note. Ye righteous - You who are willing to go to him and confess your sins; you who are willing to serve and obey him. See the notes at Psalms 32:6. The meaning is, that those who are disposed to confess their sins, and are willing to submit to him without being compelled by force, as the horse and the mule are, will find occasion for rejoicing. They will find a God who is worthy of their love, and they will find true happiness in him. And shout for joy - Give expression to…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Be glad: Psa 33:1, Psa 64:10, Psa 68:3, Psa 97:12; Deu 12:12; Sa1 2:1; Rom 5:11; Phi 3:1, Phi 3:3, Phi 4:4 shout: Psa 5:11, Psa 97:1, Psa 98:4; Ezr 3:11-13; Zac 4:7 upright: Psa 32:2, Psa 125:4 Next: Psalms Chapter 33”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“After the doctrine of the Psalm has been unfolded in three unequal groups of verses, there follows, corresponding to the brief introduction, a still shorter close, which calls upon those whose happy state is there celebrated, to join in songs of exultant joy. Next: Psalms Chapter 33”
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