Psalms 33:1

Praise to Yahweh for His Character and Creation

1 Exult in Yahweh, O [you] righteous, [for] praise [is] fitting for the upright.

Psalms 33:1 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 33:1

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous
(See Gill on Psalms 32:11);

[for] praise is comely for the upright;
it becomes them; it is their duty; they are bound unto it by the mercies and favours they have received; should they not give praise to God, the stones of the wall would cry out, and rebuke them for their ingratitude: it is beautiful, and looks lovely in them; it is an ornament to them, and is, in the sight of God, of great esteem: it is very acceptable to him, and when grace is in exercise, and their hearts in tune, being sensibly touched and impressed with the goodness of God, it is desirable by them, and is pleasant and delightful to them.

Psalms 33:1 In-Context

1 Exult in Yahweh, O [you] righteous, [for] praise [is] fitting for the upright.

2 Give thanks to Yahweh with [the] lyre; with a harp of ten strings play to him.

3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with jubilant shout.

4 For the word of Yahweh [is] upright, and all his work [is done] in faithfulness.

5 [He] loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loyal love of Yahweh.