Psalms 89:16

16 They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.

Psalms 89:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
ESV
16 who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted.
NLT
16 They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation. They exult in your righteousness.
MSG
16 Delighted, they dance all day long; they know who you are, what you do - they can't keep it quiet!
CSB
16 They rejoice in Your name all day long, and they are exalted 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; love and faithfulness go before you.
15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.
16 They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.
17 For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.
18 Indeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 30:4; Psalms 105:3
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