Psalms 132:9
Psalms 132:9 in Multiple Translations
May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; And let thy saints shout for joy.
Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints give cries of joy.
May your priests wear goodness like clothing; may your faithful people shout for joy.
Let thy Priests be clothed with righteousnesse, and let thy Saints reioyce.
Thy priests do put on righteousness, And Thy pious ones cry aloud.
Let your priests be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy!
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
I want/desire that the righteous behavior of your priests will always be evident, just like the beautiful robes that they wear [MET], and that your people will always shout joyfully.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 132:9
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Psalms 132:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כֹּהֲנֶ֥י/ךָ
יִלְבְּשׁוּ
צֶ֑דֶק
וַ/חֲסִידֶ֥י/ךָ
יְרַנֵּֽנוּ
כֹּהֲנֶ֥י/ךָ
kôhên
H3548
priest
N-mp | Suff
יִלְבְּשׁוּ
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
צֶ֑דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
וַ/חֲסִידֶ֥י/ךָ
châçîyd
H2623
pious
Conj | Adj | Suff
יְרַנֵּֽנוּ
rânan
H7442
to overcome
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 132:9
כֹּהֲנֶ֥י/ךָ
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
יִלְבְּשׁוּ
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
צֶ֑דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
וַ/חֲסִידֶ֥י/ךָ
châçîyd
H2623
"pious"
Conj | Adj | Suff
A pious person is someone who is kind and faithful to God, like a saint. In the Bible, it describes people who are holy and merciful, such as in Psalms and Proverbs. This concept is important in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) faithful, kind, godly, holy one, saint, pious 1a) kind 1b) pious, godly 1c) faithful ones (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. See also: Deuteronomy 33:8; Psalms 85:9; Psalms 4:4.
יְרַנֵּֽנוּ
rânan
H7442
"to overcome"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.
Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 132:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 132:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
- Sermons on Psalms 132:9
Context — The LORD Has Chosen Zion
7Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool.
8Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.
9May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
10For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one. 11The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 29:14 | I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. |
| 2 | Revelation 19:8 | She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. |
| 3 | Psalms 104:1 | Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. |
| 4 | Isaiah 61:10 | I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 5:5 | Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” |
| 6 | Psalms 132:16 | I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy. |
| 7 | Zechariah 9:9 | Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
| 8 | Psalms 93:1 | The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. |
| 9 | Psalms 70:4 | May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!” |
| 10 | Isaiah 65:14 | My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. |
Psalms 132:9 Summary
This verse is a prayer asking God to help the people who serve Him to live good lives and to make His followers very happy. It's like asking God to help us be the best version of ourselves and to fill us with joy, as seen in Psalms 132:9, and is similar to the teachings in Philippians 4:4, where we are told to rejoice in the Lord always. When we are clothed with righteousness, we can live lives that honor God and bring joy to those around us, as seen in Matthew 5:16. By asking God to fill us with joy and righteousness, we can experience the fullness of life that He has for us, as promised in John 10:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for priests to be clothed with righteousness?
This phrase refers to the moral integrity and righteousness that should characterize those who serve the Lord, as seen in Psalms 132:9, and is in line with the teachings of Proverbs 10:2 which says that righteousness delivers us from death.
How can saints shout for joy?
Saints can shout for joy when they are filled with the joy of the Lord, which is their strength, as mentioned in Nehemiah 8:10, and when they are walking in obedience to God's will, as seen in Psalms 100:1-2.
What is the significance of the priests and saints in this verse?
The priests and saints represent the people of God, and their righteousness and joy are a reflection of their relationship with the Lord, as seen in Psalms 132:9, and is reminiscent of the teachings in Matthew 5:14-16, where believers are called to be the light of the world.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is part of a larger prayer that asks God to arise and take His rightful place, and for His people to be clothed with righteousness and filled with joy, as seen in Psalms 132:7-11, and is connected to the promises made to David in 2 Samuel 7:12-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be clothed with righteousness in my daily life, and how can I pursue this?
- How can I, as a saint, shout for joy in the midst of challenges and difficulties, and what does this look like in my life?
- What role do I play in being a light for God's kingdom, and how can I reflect His joy and righteousness to those around me?
- In what ways can I ask God to fill me with His joy and righteousness, as seen in this verse, and what would be the result in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:9
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness,.... In 2 Chronicles 6:41; it is, "with salvation", as in Psalms 132:16.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:9
Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
With righteousness; not only with those outward sacerdotal garments of glory and beauty which thou hast appointed for them, but especially with those inward ornaments of righteousness and true holiness, that so their persons and services may be accepted by thee, both for themselves and for all thy people, and they may be clothed with salvation, as it is expressed here below, , which is the effect or consequent of the former clothing. Let thy saints shout for joy; let all thy people have cause of rejoicing in the tokens of thy goodness; which they eminently had at the dedication of the temple, as is noted, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
Psalms 132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.Ver. 9. Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness] i.e. With salvation, as Psalms 132:16. No surer sign of God’ s gracious presence with a people, than a powerful ministry, clothed with inward purity and holiness, represented by the holy garments. And let thy saints shout for joy] i.e. Those that are converted by such a ministry, let those that are justified by faith have peace with God, and joy unspeakable, full of glory.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
(9) Clothed with righteousness.—The original is “salvation,” as below in Psalms 132:16, though the Hebrew word is slightly varied. This variation, however, is an almost positive proof that the psalmist, not the chronicler, is adopting words for his own purpose. Possibly the priestly garments are mentioned, not only as symbolic of righteousness, but also as investing whoever possessed them, with supremacy political as well as religious. This is rendered more probable by the express mention of the diadem below (Psalms 132:18, see Note). “Whoever had these, the priestly paraphernalia, in his possession, had virtually the appointment to the office (high priest)” (Stanley, J. C. iii. 353). But if so, the Vulgate of the verse, in the form it has passed from the Breviary into Anglican worship, has amply recovered for the verse its larger and deeper spiritual intention: “Endue Thy ministers with righteousness, and make Thy chosen people joyful.” Saints—chasîdîm. Here very possibly technical of the party so called in the Maccabæan period. (See Note, Psalms 16:10.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
Verse 9. Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness] Let them be as remarkable for inward holiness as they are for the splendour of their holy vestments.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:9
9. Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness] May those who minister in the sanctuary be worthy servants of a righteous God, fit representatives of a righteous nation (Isaiah 26:2)! The white priestly garments were intended to be symbolical of purity of character (Revelation 19:8). For the metaphor cp. Job 29:14. let thy saints &c.] May thy chosen people worship there with jubilant rejoicing! For the meaning of thy saints, i.e. thy beloved, or thy godly ones, see Appendix, Note I.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:9
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness - This is also substantially the same language that was used by Solomon at the dedication of the temple. See again 2 Chronicles 6:41.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:9
9. Priests… saints—These are comprehensive of the visible Church. The “salvation” (Psalms 132:9, righteousness) of the former shall secure the “joy” of the latter.
Sermons on Psalms 132:9
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Finding the Strength We Once Heard Of by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of finding strength in God, especially in times of weakness and struggles. It highlights the need to move from making promises in our own stre |
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Revivals of Religion by Barton W. Stone | Barton W. Stone reflects on a great revival in the West 30 years ago, where thousands gathered with solemnity, seeking the way of life and salvation, with many experiencing deliver |
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Alas for Us, if Though Wert All, and Nought Beyond, O Earth by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the deep and indescribable joy experienced by the heavenly family. He contemplates the significance of the star of Jacob and how all other |
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1 John - the Glory of Fellowship by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude to God for the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. The focus of the sermon is on the importance of practicing righteousness an |
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(Mt Pleasant) 10. Quiet Time Tips by Gerhard Du Toit | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in prayer. He shares that 60% of his commitment to prayer is not based on desire, but on the commitment to disci |
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Genesis 3:1-7 by Ken Baird | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our minds focused on God and our responsibilities. He warns against allowing our thoughts to wander and be influenc |
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All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 65 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the importance of being clothed in the righteousness of Christ to stand before God, emphasizing the distinction between forgiveness and justification. It hi |