Psalms 33:1

Praise to the Creator

1 Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; ¹ it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

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 Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.

3 Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

4 For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.

5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.

Cross References

• 1. (Psalms 148:1–14)