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and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/97.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/97.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be joyful in the LORD, you righteous ones, And praise the mention of His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/97.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/97.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones; And give thanks to His holy name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/97.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, And give thanks for the remembrance of His holy <i>name</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/97.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones [those whose moral and spiritual integrity places them in right standing with God], And praise <i>and</i> give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/97.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/97.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/97.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/97.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are the LORD's people! So celebrate and praise the only God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/97.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks to his holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/97.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/97.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All you that are righteous be glad because of what the LORD has done! Remember what the holy God has done, and give thanks to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/97.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/97.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/97.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/97.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to his holy Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/97.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/97.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/97.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice, you righteous, in YHWH, "" And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/97.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Rejoice, ye righteous, in Jehovah, And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/97.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Be glad ye just, in Jehovah, and praise him at the remembrance of his holiness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/97.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/97.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 96:12>Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/97.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you just, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/97.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/97.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/97.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Rejoice, righteous ones, in LORD JEHOVAH, and give thanks for the remembrance of his Holiness! <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/97.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; And give thanks to His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/97.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/97-12.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=12192" 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/97.htm">Let the Earth Rejoice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. <span class="reftext">12</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.">Rejoice</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/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">you righteous ones,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: wə·hō·w·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To throw, cast. ">and praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qā·ḏə·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">His holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/2143.htm" title="2143: lə·zê·ḵer (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Remembrance, memorial. Or zeker; from zakar; a memento, abstr. Recollection; by implication, commemoration.">name.</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 5:16-18</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<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="/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="/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="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></span><br />Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.<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="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1-2</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.”<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.</p><p class="hdg">rejoice</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="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17,18</a></b></br> Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither <i>shall</i> fruit <i>be</i> in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and <i>there shall be</i> no herd in the stalls: … </p><p class="hdg">give thanks</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">Psalm 30:4</a></b></br> Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Psalm 60:6</a></b></br> God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Habakkuk 1:12,13</a></b></br> <i>Art</i> thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction… </p><p class="hdg">at the remembrance.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Memorial</a> <a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/84-4.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/83-4.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/99-9.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Memorial</a> <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 97</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">The majesty of God's kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/97-7.htm">The church rejoices at God's judgments upon idolaters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">An exhortation to godliness and gladness</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/97.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/97.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Rejoice in the LORD</b><br>This phrase calls the righteous to find joy in their relationship with God. The concept of rejoicing in the Lord is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms and other biblical texts, emphasizing the joy that comes from a deep, personal connection with God. In <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>, Paul echoes this sentiment, urging believers to "Rejoice in the Lord always." The joy mentioned here is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in the character and promises of God. Historically, the Israelites expressed their joy through worship, music, and communal celebrations, often in the context of temple worship in Jerusalem.<p><b>you righteous ones</b><br>The "righteous ones" refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and commandments. In the Old Testament, righteousness is often associated with adherence to the Mosaic Law and a life of integrity and justice. However, it also points to a deeper spiritual righteousness that comes from faith, as seen in <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>, where Abraham's faith is credited to him as righteousness. In the New Testament, this concept is expanded to include those who are made righteous through faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a>. The call to rejoice is specifically directed at these individuals, highlighting the special relationship they have with God.<p><b>and praise His holy name</b><br>Praising God's holy name is an act of worship that acknowledges His unique and sacred nature. The name of God in the Hebrew context is more than a label; it represents His character, authority, and presence. In the ancient Near East, names held significant power and meaning, and God's name was considered supremely holy, as seen in the reverence shown in <a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a>, where the commandment forbids taking the Lord's name in vain. The act of praising His name is a recognition of His holiness and a response to His mighty works and attributes. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to pray and act in the name of Jesus, recognizing His divine authority and role as the mediator between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, who is holy and deserving of praise.<br><br>2. <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 understood as those who follow His commandments and live according to His will.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_name.htm">Holy Name</a></b><br>The name of God, which is sacred and set apart, representing His character and essence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_righteousness.htm">Joy in Righteousness</a></b><br>The righteous are called to rejoice in the LORD. This joy is not based on circumstances but on the relationship with God. True joy is found in living a life aligned with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god's_name.htm">The Holiness of God's Name</a></b><br>God's name is holy, and it is a privilege to praise it. Recognizing the holiness of His name should inspire reverence and worship in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Praise as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Praising God should be a continuous act, not limited to specific times or places. It is an expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of His sovereignty and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_righteous.htm">The Role of the Righteous</a></b><br>The righteous have a unique role in reflecting God's glory through their lives. By living righteously, they become a testimony to God's holiness and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>The call to rejoice and praise is often a communal activity, encouraging believers to gather together in worship and support one another in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_97.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 97</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/day_26_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_91_contradict_job's_suffering.htm">In light of biblical accounts where the righteous do suffer (e.g., Job), does Psalm 91 contradict other Scriptures regarding God's protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_4_6-8_conflict_with_judgment.htm">In Romans 4:6-8, does the idea of sin not being counted against believers conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize judgment and accountability?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_zephaniah_3_17_with_wrath.htm">How do we reconcile Zephaniah 3:17's depiction of a rejoicing God with earlier passages describing severe wrath and destruction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/97.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rejoice in the Lord, ye</span> <span class="cmt_word">righteous.</span> Such being the blessedness of the righteous, they are finally exhorted to "rejoice in the Lord," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> to show forth their gratitude to God in psalms and hymns of joy (comp. <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1-3</a>), and to <span class="cmt_word">give thanks</span> to him <span class="cmt_word">at the remembrance of his holiness;</span> or rather, to <span class="accented">give thanks to his holy memorial</span>, which is the same as giving thanks to his Name (comp. <a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">Psalm 30:4</a>, and the comment <span class="accented">ad</span> <span class="accented">loc.</span>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/97-12.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">Rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂמְח֣וּ</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">בַּֽיהוָ֑ה</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">you righteous ones,</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיקִים</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">and praise</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝הוֹד֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·w·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His holy</span><br /><span class="heb">קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏə·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">name.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְזֵ֣כֶר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·zê·ḵer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2143.htm">Strong's 2143: </a> </span><span class="str2">A memento, recollection, commemoration</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 97:12 Be glad in Yahweh you righteous people! 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