Psalm 89:16

16 And in thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 89:16 In-Context

14 Justice and judgment are the establishment of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

15 Blessed is the people that knows the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

16 And in thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

17 For thou art the boast of their strength; and in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted,

18 for our help is of the Lord; and of the Holy One of Israel, our king.