Psalms 89:16
Psalms 89:16 in Multiple Translations
They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.
In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.
In your name will they have joy all the day: in your righteousness will they be lifted up.
They celebrate the person you are all day long, so glad that you do what's right.
They shall reioyce continually in thy Name, and in thy righteousnes shall they exalt them selues.
In Thy name they rejoice all the day, And in Thy righteousness they are exalted,
In your name they rejoice all day. In your righteousness, they are exalted.
In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
Look upon thy servants and upon their works: and direct their children.
Every day, throughout the day, they rejoice in what you [MTY] have done, and they praise you for being very good to them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:16
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Psalms 89:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַשְׁרֵ֣י
הָ֭/עָם
יוֹדְעֵ֣י
תְרוּעָ֑ה
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
בְּֽ/אוֹר
פָּנֶ֥י/ךָ
יְהַלֵּכֽוּ/ן
אַשְׁרֵ֣י
ʼesher
H835
blessed
N-mp
הָ֭/עָם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
יוֹדְעֵ֣י
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal
תְרוּעָ֑ה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
shout
N-fs
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּֽ/אוֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
Prep | N-cs
פָּנֶ֥י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
יְהַלֵּכֽוּ/ן
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:16
אַשְׁרֵ֣י
ʼesher
H835
"blessed"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means happiness or blessedness, often used to express how happy someone is. It appears in the Bible as an interjection, similar to 'how happy!' In the KJV, it is translated as 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Definition: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blessed, happy. See also: Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 119:2; Psalms 1:1.
הָ֭/עָם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
יוֹדְעֵ֣י
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
תְרוּעָ֑ה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
"shout"
N-fs
This word means a loud shout or noise, like a battle cry or a joyful sound. It can also refer to the blast of trumpets in books like Numbers and Joshua.
Definition: 1) alarm, signal, sound of tempest, shout, shout or blast of war or alarm or joy 1a) alarm of war, war-cry, battle-cry 1b) blast (for march) 1c) shout of joy (with religious impulse) 1d) shout of joy (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: alarm, blow(-ing) (of, the) (trumpets), joy, jubile, loud noise, rejoicing, shout(-ing), (high, joyful) sound(-ing). See also: Leviticus 23:24; Ezra 3:12; Psalms 27:6.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּֽ/אוֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Prep | N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
פָּנֶ֥י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהַלֵּכֽוּ/ן
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 89:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
- Sermons on Psalms 89:16
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.
16They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.
17For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted. 18Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Philippians 4:4 | Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! |
| 2 | Philippians 3:9 | and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. |
| 3 | Luke 1:47 | and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| 5 | Psalms 89:12 | North and south You created; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name. |
| 6 | Psalms 29:7 | The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire. |
| 7 | Psalms 40:10 | I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly. |
| 8 | Isaiah 46:13 | I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor. |
| 9 | Romans 3:21–26 | But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. |
| 10 | Romans 1:17 | For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” |
Psalms 89:16 Summary
This verse, Psalms 89:16, reminds us that as followers of God, we should be filled with joy and excitement about who God is and what He has done for us, just like the Psalmist. We can rejoice in God's name all day long by choosing to trust and obey Him, and by celebrating His perfect justice and morality, as seen in Psalms 119:137-138. As we rejoice in God's name, we can also exult in His righteousness, knowing that He is our rock and our salvation, as taught in Psalms 18:2 and 2 Samuel 22:2-3. By rejoicing in God's name and exulting in His righteousness, we can experience a deeper sense of joy and peace in our lives, as promised in John 16:22 and Romans 5:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to rejoice in God's name all day long?
Rejoicing in God's name means to take great joy and delight in who God is and what He has done for us, as seen in Psalms 89:16, and to express this joy throughout our daily lives, as encouraged in Psalms 100:1-5.
How can we exult in God's righteousness?
Exulting in God's righteousness involves recognizing and celebrating God's perfect justice and morality, as described in Psalms 119:137-138, and trusting in His righteousness to guide our own lives, as taught in Proverbs 11:5.
Is it possible to rejoice in God's name even in difficult circumstances?
Yes, it is possible to rejoice in God's name even in difficult circumstances, as seen in the example of Paul and Silas in Acts 16:25, who sang hymns to God despite being in prison, and as encouraged in Habakkuk 3:17-19, which reminds us to rejoice in God even when our circumstances are challenging.
How can we cultivate a heart that rejoices in God's name all day long?
We can cultivate a heart that rejoices in God's name by regularly meditating on His Word, as encouraged in Psalms 1:2, and by choosing to trust and obey Him, even when our circumstances are difficult, as taught in Romans 8:28-30 and Jeremiah 17:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my joy in God's name today, in both my words and actions?
- How has my understanding of God's righteousness impacted my daily life, and are there areas where I need to trust more in His righteousness?
- In what ways can I choose to rejoice in God's name, even when my circumstances are difficult or challenging?
- What are some things that God has done in my life that I can rejoice and exult in, and how can I share these with others to bring Him glory?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:16
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
In thy name; in the knowledge and remembrance of thy name, i.e. of thy infinite power and goodness, revealed and imparted to them. In thy righteousness; whereby thou art both inclined and in some sort engaged to hear the prayers of thy people, and to save them from all their enemies.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
Psalms 89:16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.Ver. 16. In thy name shall they rejoice all the day] Or, every day. Bonis semper feriae , Aνηραγαθοςπασανημερανεορτηνηγειται, saith Diogenes in Plutarch. God crowneth the calendar of good men’ s lives with many festivals.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
Verse 16. In thy name shall they rejoice] Or, "greatly exult," יגילון yegilun; "all that day," היום haiyom, the jubilee, referred to above. And in thy righteousness] In the declaration of thy righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, Romans 3:25-26. Shall they be exalted.] They shall be justified freely from all things, be purified from all unrighteousness, grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ here below, and at last be exalted to his right hand to reign with him for ever. The jubilee was a type of the Gospel, and under that type the psalmist here speaks of the glorious advent of the Lord Jesus, and the great happiness of believers in him. Let it be observed that the letters in the above Hebrew words called paragogic, as nun in יהלכון yehallechuN, and יגילון yegiluN, always increase and deepen the meaning of the words to which they are attached.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:16
16. shall they rejoice … shall they be exalted] Render with R.V. do they rejoice … are they exalted. Jehovah’s revelation of Himself is at once the source and the subject of their joy: His unswerving adherence to His covenant is the secret of their prosperity.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:16
In thy name shall they rejoice - In thee shall they rejoice, or find their happiness. In thy being; thy perfections; thy protection; thy government; thy favor. All the day - That is, continually.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:16
16. They rejoice all the day—Psalms 89:16-18 describe the happiness of the people who delight in God, and are familiar with the “joyful sound” calling them to his worship. Psalms 89:15
Sermons on Psalms 89:16
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Your Purpose in Life by Alan Ives | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising God. He contrasts the worship of false gods with the privilege of singing a new song to the one true God. The pre |
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The Righteous Ennobled and Exalted by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches about the book of Job, emphasizing the importance of discerning between the opinions of man and the declarations of God within the text. He highlights the |
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Choosing Happiness by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the everlasting joy and happiness found in God, where souls awakened to His presence see earth as a fatherland and face the future with courage |
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(Costa Rica) Trusting God With All Your Tomorrows by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the Apostle Paul and how he was chained to circumstances he couldn't change. The preacher shares the story of a pastor whose ministry was a |
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Reality in the Christian Life by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the precious and magnificent promises that God has given us in the scriptures. He explains that these promises are not meant to solely bring |
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1 Kings 16-18 - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Elijah and his encounter with King Ahab. He emphasizes the power of one person with God, using Elijah as an example. The preach |
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Justification by Works by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores the topic of faith and works in the book of James. He begins by highlighting James' unique method of presenting an illustration before |