Psalms 89:16

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 89:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.
Psalms 89:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 89

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“In thy name shall they rejoice all the day, etc.] That know the joyful sound, and walk in the light of God’s countenance, as they have reason to do; these will “rejoice” in the Lord himself, for his “name” is himself; in the perfections of his nature, as displayed in redemption and salvation by Christ; in him as the God of all grace, as their covenant God and Father in Christ, and the God of their salvation; and they will rejoice in Christ, in his name, in which is salvation, and therefore precious; in his person, blood, righteousness, sacrifice, and fitness; and that “all the day” long, continually; there is always reason, ground, and matter for rejoicing in Christ, though it is sometimes…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In thy name shall they rejoice - In thee shall they rejoice, or find their happiness. In thy being; thy perfections; thy protection; thy government; thy favor. All the day - That is, continually. It is their privilege, and it is their duty to rejoice always. Thou art always the same, and the happiness which is found in thy being and attributes at one time may be found at all times; thy promises are ever the same, and thy people may find happiness in them always. There is no reason why the people of God should not be constantly happy; they who have such a God, and such hopes as they are permitted to cherish, should be so. Compare the notes at Philippians 3:1; notes at Philippians 4:4. And in…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Name - In the knowledge and remembrance of thy name, of thy infinite power and goodness. Psalms 89:17”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“name: Psa 89:12, Psa 29:5, Psa 29:7, Psa 33:21, Psa 44:8; Luk 1:47; Phi 4:4 righteousness: Psa 40:10, Psa 71:15, Psa 71:16; Isa 45:24, Isa 45:25, Isa 46:13; Jer 23:6; Rom 1:17, Rom 3:21-26; Co2 5:21; Phi 3:9 Psalms 89:17”
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