Psalms 68:3

3 But may those who do what is right be glad and filled with joy when they are with him. May they be happy and joyful.

Psalms 68:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 68:3

But let the righteous be glad
At the incarnation of Christ, which is matter of joy to all people that believe in him; as did Zacharias and Elisabeth, who were both righteous, and also Simeon; and at his resurrection from the dead, since it is for their justification, by which they are denominated righteous; as did the disciples of Christ, and as do saints in all ages; who know the power of his resurrection, and the influence it has on the regeneration of their souls, the justification of their persons now, and the resurrection of their bodies hereafter; and at the destruction of the enemies of Christ and theirs;

let them rejoice before God;
in the presence of him; enjoying communion with him; having views of interest in him; as they do when this is the case, and as they will when they shall appear before him, and stand at his right hand at the last day, clothed with his righteousness, and having palms in their hands;

yea, let them exceedingly rejoice;
as they have just reason to do, in his person, grace, righteousness, and salvation. All these expressions denote the greatness, frequency, fervency, fulness, and continuance of their joy. They may be rendered in the future, "but the righteous shall be glad" F16 so the Targum.


FOOTNOTES:

F16 (wxmvy) "laetabuntur, exultabunt, et gaudebunt", Pagninus, Montanus, Piscator, Cocceius, Michaelis.

Psalms 68:3 In-Context

1 May God rise up and scatter his enemies. May they turn and run away from him.
2 As wind blows smoke away, so may God blow them away. As fire melts wax, so may he destroy sinful people.
3 But may those who do what is right be glad and filled with joy when they are with him. May they be happy and joyful.
4 Sing to God. Sing praise to his name. Lift up a song to the One who rides on the clouds. His name is the Lord. Be glad when you are with him.
5 God is in his holy temple. He is a father to those whose fathers have died. He takes care of women whose husbands have died.
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