Psalms 33:1

1 (32-1) <A psalm for David.> Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh 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 (32-1) <A psalm for David.> Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright.

2 (32-2) Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.

3 (32-3) Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise.

4 (32-4) For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness.

5 (32-5) He loveth mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.