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Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/68.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/68.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/68.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/68.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the righteous will be joyful; they will rejoice before God; Yes, they will rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/68.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; And let them rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/68.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them be in good spirits before God, Yes, let them rejoice with delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/68.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the righteous are glad; they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/68.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the righteous are glad; they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/68.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/68.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But let your people be happy and celebrate because of you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/68.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: yea, let them rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/68.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But let righteous people rejoice. Let them celebrate in God's presence. Let them overflow with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/68.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence; they are happy and shout for joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/68.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the righteous rejoice and exult before God; they are overwhelmed with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/68.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/68.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the godly are happy; they rejoice before God and are overcome with joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/68.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/68.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yes, let them exceedingly rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/68.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/68.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the righteous rejoice, they exult before God, "" And they rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/68.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the righteous rejoice, they exult before God, And they joy with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/68.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the just shall be glad; they shall rejoice before God, and they shall rejoice with gladness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/68.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And let the just feast, and rejoice before God: and be delighted with gladness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/68.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 67:4>And so, let the just feast, and let them exult in the sight of God and be delighted in gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/68.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the just will be glad; they will rejoice before God; they will celebrate with great joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/68.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/68.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad; let them be valiant in the sight of God; yea, let them rejoice in his pleasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/68.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the righteous will rejoice; they will be strengthened before God and they will rejoice in his sweetness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/68.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But let the righteous be glad, let them exult before God; Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/68.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But let the righteous rejoice; let them exult before God: let them be delighted with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/68-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7851" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">God's Enemies Are Scattered</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: wə·ṣad·dî·qîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">But the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yiś·mə·ḥū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">will be glad</a> <a href="/hebrew/5970.htm" title="5970: ya·‘al·ṣū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To rejoice, exult. A primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.">and rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7797.htm" title="7797: wə·yā·śî·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To exult, rejoice. Or siys; a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. Cheerful.">they will celebrate</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: ḇə·śim·ḥāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with joy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3</a></span><br />With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Psalm 97:11-12</a></span><br />Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. / Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-47.htm">Luke 1:47</a></span><br />and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Psalm 5:11</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yes, let them exceedingly rejoice.</p><p class="hdg">But</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></b></br> Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all <i>ye that are</i> upright in heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a></b></br> Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: <i>for</i> praise is comely for the upright.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10</a></b></br> The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.</p><p class="hdg">rejoice</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1,2</a></b></br> O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Psalm 98:8,9</a></b></br> Let the floods clap <i>their</i> hands: let the hills be joyful together … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands… </p><p class="hdg">exceedingly rejoice [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1</a></b></br> 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!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Psalm 43:4</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></b></br> Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see <i>him</i> not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/62-4.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/psalms/65-13.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/65-12.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/65-4.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Jubilant</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/70-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/94-3.htm">Jubilant</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/69-28.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/69-28.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 68</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">A prayer at the removing of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-7.htm">for his care of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">for his great works</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/68.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/68.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But the righteous will be glad</b><br>The term "righteous" in the Old Testament often refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and commandments. In the context of <a href="/psalms/68.htm">Psalm 68</a>, the righteous are those who are faithful to God amidst adversity. The promise of gladness for the righteous is a recurring theme in the Psalms, reflecting the belief that God rewards those who are faithful to Him. This gladness is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated joy that comes from being in right standing with God. The righteous are contrasted with the wicked, who face God's judgment.<p><b>and rejoice before God;</b><br>Rejoicing "before God" implies a direct relationship and presence with the Divine. In ancient Israel, the presence of God was often associated with the Ark of the Covenant and the Temple in Jerusalem. This phrase suggests a communal and personal experience of worship and celebration in God's presence. The act of rejoicing before God is a form of worship and acknowledgment of His sovereignty and goodness. This rejoicing is also prophetic, pointing to the ultimate joy believers will experience in the presence of God in eternity, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a>.<p><b>they will celebrate with joy.</b><br>Celebration with joy indicates a public and communal expression of happiness and gratitude. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, celebrations often included feasts, music, and dance, as seen in the festivals prescribed in the Law of Moses. This phrase emphasizes the fullness of joy that comes from God's deliverance and blessings. It also foreshadows the Messianic age, where joy and celebration will be complete in the presence of Christ, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a>. The joy of the righteous is a testimony to God's faithfulness and a foretaste of the eternal joy promised to believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Refers to those who are in right standing with God, often characterized by their faith and obedience to His commandments.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, before whom the righteous rejoice. He is the source of their joy and celebration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/celebration.htm">Celebration</a></b><br>The act of expressing joy and gladness, often in a communal or worshipful setting.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_fruit_of_righteousness.htm">Joy as a Fruit of Righteousness</a></b><br>The joy of the righteous is not based on circumstances but on their relationship with God. This joy is a natural outcome of living in alignment with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_before_god.htm">Rejoicing Before God</a></b><br>True joy is found in the presence of God. Believers are encouraged to seek His presence continually, where they can experience fullness of joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebration_in_community.htm">Celebration in Community</a></b><br>The call to celebrate with joy suggests a communal aspect of worship. Believers are encouraged to gather together in worship and celebration, strengthening their faith and unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_witness.htm">Joy as a Witness</a></b><br>The joy of the righteous serves as a testimony to others of the goodness and faithfulness of God. It is a powerful witness to the transformative power of a relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_joy.htm">Enduring Joy</a></b><br>Unlike fleeting happiness, the joy of the righteous is enduring and resilient, rooted in the eternal nature of God and His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_68.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 68</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_7_8_contradict_romans_3_10.htm">If Psalm 7:8 claims personal righteousness, does this contradict the broader biblical teaching of universal sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:10)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_'god_on_clouds'_fit_science.htm">Psalm 68:4: How does portraying God as 'riding on the clouds' align with modern meteorological understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer_oppression.htm">In Psalm 125:3, why have the righteous frequently suffered under oppressive regimes if the 'rod of the wicked' is not supposed to remain over them?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_having_a_sound_mind.htm">Why leave the ninety-nine sheep?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/68.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.</span> When the wicked are destroyed, the righteous receive relief, and cannot but rejoice at God's goodness to them (comp. <a href="/psalms/52-6.htm">Psalm 52:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10</a>; <a href="/psalms/64-7.htm">Psalm 64:7-10</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/68-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽצַדִּיקִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be glad</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂמְח֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·mə·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽ֭עַלְצוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘al·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5970.htm">Strong's 5970: </a> </span><span class="str2">To jump for, joy, exult</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they will celebrate</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָשִׂ֥ישׂוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·śî·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7797.htm">Strong's 7797: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bright, cheerful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with joy.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשִׂמְחָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·śim·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blithesomeness, glee</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 68:3 But let the righteous be glad (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/68-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 68:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 68:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>