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Psalm 32:11

ESV Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
NIV Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
NASB Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
CSB Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
NLT So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
KJV Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
NKJV Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!

What does Psalm 32:11 mean?

Addressing his fellow believers, David calls upon them to be glad in the Lord. This is different than merely being "happy," as the emphasis is on a trusting obedience to God. Those who are "in the Lord" have reasons for joy which transcend earthly concerns, even as those trials are endured (Romans 8:18). When someone understands the blessing of God's forgiveness (Psalm 32:1–2), it should result in intense joy.

Just as David praised the Lord for surrounding him with shouts of deliverance (Psalm 32:7), he now sees reason to celebrate thanks to the Lord's unfailing love which envelops the righteous (Psalm 32:10). David found that stubborn refusal to admit sin drains one's joy, and even physical health (Psalm 32:3–4; Psalm 51:12). Yet he also found good reasons to rejoice in the Lord. The New Testament counterpart to this statement is Philippians 4:4, which commands us to "rejoice in the Lord always." Even in extremely grim times, a believer may choose to look around him and be sad or look up to the Lord and be glad.

This psalm presents four good reasons for a forgiven believer (John 3:36) to rejoice in the Lord. First is forgiveness of sin (Psalm 32:1–2, 5). Second is God's protection through those challenging times (Psalm 32:6–7). Next is the Lord's guidance (Psalm 32:8–9). Finally, there is His unfailing love (Psalm 32:10).
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