Psalms 68:4

"But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness."

Key Reflection

The verse encourages the righteous to find joy and celebration in their relationship with God, highlighting that true happiness comes from acknowledging and rejoicing in His presence and favor. This joy is not just surface-level but deep and genuine, reflecting a heart full of gratitude and devotion.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name -That is, to him; the name being often put for the person himself. The repetition denotes intensity of desire; a wish that God might be praised with the highest praises. Extol him -The word here rendered “extol” -סללsâlal- means to lift up, to raise, to raise up, as into a heap or mound; and especially to cast up and prepare a way, or to make a way level before an army by casting up earth; that is, to prepare a way for an army. See the notes atIsaiah 40:3. Compare alsoIsaiah 57:14;Isaiah 62:10;Job 19:12;Job 30:12,Proverbs 15:19(margin);Jeremiah 18:15. This is evidently the idea here.

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