Psalms 89:16

16 They rejoice in your name all day and are lifted up by your righteousness,

Psalms 89:16 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 89:16

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day
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 interrupted by sin, temptation, and desertion; see ( Philippians 4:4 )

and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted;
from a low estate of sin and misery to an high estate of grace and glory; from a state of condemnation and death to a state of justification of life; from being beggars on the dunghill, to sit among princes, and to inherit the throne of glory; such as are clothed with the righteousness of the Son of God are exalted to great honour, as to be admitted into the presence of the King of kings in raiment of needlework, to stand at his right hand in gold of Ophir, and to live and reign with him for evermore in his kingdom and glory.

Psalms 89:16 In-Context

14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; grace and truth attend you.
15 How happy are the people who know the joyful shout! They walk in the light of your presence, ADONAI.
16 They rejoice in your name all day and are lifted up by your righteousness,
17 for you yourself are the strength in which they glory. Our power grows by pleasing you,
18 for our shield comes from ADONAI -our king is from the Holy One of Isra'el.
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