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Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all <i>ye that are</i> upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all <i>you</i> upright in heart!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones, And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Be glad in Yahweh and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him]; Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And so your good people should celebrate and shout. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be glad and find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Sing with joy, all whose motives are decent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice because of what the LORD has done. You that obey him, shout for joy! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Righteous ones, be glad in the LORD and rejoice! Shout for joy, all of you who are upright in heart!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous. Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Be glad in YHWH, and rejoice, you righteous, "" And sing, all you upright of heart!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous, And sing, all ye upright of heart!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye just: and shout for joy, all ye upright of heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 31:11>Rejoice in the Lord and exult, you just ones, and glory, all you upright of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; exult, all you upright of heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and praise him, all you that are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Rejoice, righteous ones, and be delighted in LORD JEHOVAH, and praise him, all the upright in heart. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Be glad in the Lord, and exult, ye righteous: and glory, all ye that are upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/32-11.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=3477" 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/32.htm">The Providence of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: śim·ḥū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">Be glad</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: wə·ḡî·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">and rejoice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">O righteous ones;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7442.htm" title="7442: wə·har·nî·nū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To give a ringing cry. A primitive root; properly, to creak, i.e. To shout.">shout for joy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yiš·rê- (Adj-mpc) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">you upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in heart.</a> </span><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="/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="/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="/romans/5-11.htm">Romans 5:11</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a></span><br />Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.<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="/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="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-20.htm">Luke 10:20</a></span><br />Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-4.htm">1 John 1:4</a></span><br />We write these things so that our joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/habakkuk/3-18.htm">Habakkuk 3:18</a></span><br />yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Zephaniah 3:14</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1-6</a></span><br />In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. / Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” / With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous: and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart.</p><p class="hdg">Be glad</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/64-4.htm">Psalm 64:4</a></b></br> That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3</a></b></br> But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.</p><p class="hdg">shout</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Psalm 5:11</a></b></br> But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Psalm 97:1</a></b></br> The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad <i>thereof</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4</a></b></br> Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.</p><p class="hdg">upright</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-2.htm">Psalm 32:2</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit <i>there is</i> no guile.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-4.htm">Psalm 125:4</a></b></br> Do good, O LORD, unto <i>those that be</i> good, and to <i>them that are</i> upright in their hearts.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/31-12.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/33-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Blessedness consists in remission of sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Confession of sins gives ease to the conscience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">God's promises bring joy</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'; 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The concept of gladness in the Lord is rooted in the understanding of God's faithfulness and covenant love. In the Old Testament, joy in the Lord is often associated with deliverance and salvation (e.g., <a href="/exodus/15.htm">Exodus 15:1-2</a>, where Moses and the Israelites sing after crossing the Red Sea). The call to be glad in the Lord is a reminder of the joy that comes from knowing God and experiencing His grace and mercy.<p><b>and rejoice, O righteous ones;</b><br>The term "righteous ones" refers to those who are in right standing with God, often through faith and obedience. In the context of the Psalms, righteousness is not just about moral behavior but also about a relationship with God. The call to rejoice is a response to the forgiveness and restoration that God provides, as seen earlier in <a href="/psalms/32.htm">Psalm 32</a>. This rejoicing is a public expression of gratitude and worship, similar to the joy expressed in other Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/33.htm">Psalm 33:1</a>).<p><b>shout for joy,</b><br>Shouting for joy is a common expression of exuberant praise in the Bible. It signifies an overwhelming sense of happiness and gratitude that cannot be contained. This form of worship is seen in various biblical events, such as the Israelites shouting when the walls of Jericho fell (<a href="/joshua/6-20.htm">Joshua 6:20</a>) and the people shouting during the dedication of Solomon's Temple (<a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a>). It reflects a deep, communal celebration of God's goodness and acts of salvation.<p><b>all you upright in heart.</b><br>The phrase "upright in heart" emphasizes sincerity and integrity in one's relationship with God. It suggests an inner purity and alignment with God's will, which is a recurring theme in the wisdom literature of the Bible (e.g., <a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Proverbs 11:20</a>). The upright in heart are those who seek to live according to God's standards and are often contrasted with the wicked. This call to shout for joy is inclusive, inviting all who are sincere in their faith to participate in the celebration of God's righteousness and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">Psalm 32</a>, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God, his kingship over Israel, and his heartfelt psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_ones.htm">The Righteous Ones</a></b><br>Refers to those who are in right standing with God, often through faith and obedience to His commands.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_upright_in_heart.htm">The Upright in Heart</a></b><br>Individuals who maintain integrity and purity in their inner being, aligning their hearts with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_response_to_forgiveness.htm">Joy as a Response to Forgiveness</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">Psalm 32</a> highlights the joy that comes from experiencing God's forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to reflect on the grace they have received and respond with gladness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_righteousness.htm">The Role of Righteousness</a></b><br>Righteousness is not about perfection but about a heart aligned with God. The righteous are those who seek to live according to God's ways and find joy in His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Community in Worship</a></b><br>The call to rejoice is directed to a community of believers. Worship and joy are often experienced more fully in the context of fellowship with other believers.<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 the world of God's goodness and faithfulness. Believers are encouraged to let their joy be evident to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maintaining_an_upright_heart.htm">Maintaining an Upright Heart</a></b><br>An upright heart is essential for experiencing true joy. Believers are called to examine their hearts regularly and seek God's help in maintaining integrity and purity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_suicide.htm">What defines true righteousness according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_7_23-24_conflict_with_psalms.htm">Does Romans 7:23-24's depiction of a 'law waging war' conflict with Psalms and other texts that describe humans as inherently capable of righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_injustice.htm">If Psalm 11:7 affirms God's love of righteousness, why does the broader biblical narrative allow for continued injustice and suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_righteousness_mean.htm">What does righteousness mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous</span>. David's psalms almost always end with a note of joy, or at any rate in a tone that is cheerful and encouraging. The present psalm, though reckoned among the penitential ones, both begins and ends with joyful utterances. In vers. 1, 2 David pours forth the feeling of gladness which fills his own heart. Here he calls upon the "righteous" generally, who yet need forgiveness, to rejoice with him. <span class="cmt_word">And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart</span>. All ye, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, who are honest and sincere in your endeavours after well-doing. The phrase explains the "righteous" of the preceding hemistich. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/32-11.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">Be glad</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂמְח֬וּ</span> <span class="translit">(śim·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - 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">in the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">בַֽיהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rejoice,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֭גִילוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡî·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O righteous;</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיקִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">shout for joy,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝הַרְנִ֗ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·har·nî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7442.htm">Strong's 7442: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give a ringing cry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you upright</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in heart.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 32:11 Be glad in Yahweh and rejoice you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/32-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 32:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 32:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:1" /></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>