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Psalms 64:10

Psalms 64:10 in Multiple Translations

Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.

The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

The righteous shall be glad in Jehovah, and shall take refuge in him; And all the upright in heart shall glory.

The upright will be glad in the Lord and have hope in him; and all the lovers of righteousness will give him glory.

Those who are right with the Lord will be happy in him, they will go to him for protection. Those who live right will praise him.

But the righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in him: and all that are vpright of heart, shall reioyce.

The righteous doth rejoice in Jehovah, And hath trusted in Him, And boast themselves do all the upright of heart!

The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him!

The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

Thou hast visited the earth, and hast plentifully watered it; thou hast many ways enriched it. The river of God is filled with water, thou hast prepared their food: for so is its preparation.

Righteous people should rejoice because of what Yahweh has done; they should go to him to ◄find protection/be safe►; and all those who are godly will praise him.

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Psalms 64:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּֽירְא֗וּ כָּל אָ֫דָ֥ם וַ֭/יַּגִּידוּ פֹּ֥עַל אֱלֹהִ֗ים וּֽ/מַעֲשֵׂ֥/הוּ הִשְׂכִּֽילוּ
וַ/יִּֽירְא֗וּ yârêʼ H3372 to fear Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms
אָ֫דָ֥ם ʼâdâm H120 the man (Adam) N-ms
וַ֭/יַּגִּידוּ nâgad H5046 to tell Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
פֹּ֥עַל pôʻal H6467 work N-ms
אֱלֹהִ֗ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp
וּֽ/מַעֲשֵׂ֥/הוּ maʻăseh H4639 deed Conj | N-ms | Suff
הִשְׂכִּֽילוּ sâkal H7919 be prudent V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
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וַ/יִּֽירְא֗וּ yârêʼ H3372 "to fear" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אָ֫דָ֥ם ʼâdâm H120 "the man (Adam)" N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
וַ֭/יַּגִּידוּ nâgad H5046 "to tell" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
פֹּ֥עַל pôʻal H6467 "work" N-ms
A work or deed is what this word refers to, describing something that has been done or made. It can also mean wages or the result of an action.
Definition: 1) work, deed, doing 1a) deed, thing done 1b) work, thing made 1c) wages of work 1d) acquisition (of treasure)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: act, deed, do, getting, maker, work. See also: Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalms 104:23; Psalms 9:17.
אֱלֹהִ֗ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וּֽ/מַעֲשֵׂ֥/הוּ maʻăseh H4639 "deed" Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
הִשְׂכִּֽילוּ sâkal H7919 "be prudent" V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To be circumspect means to be careful and thoughtful in your actions. In the Bible, this word is used to describe someone who is intelligent and prudent, like Solomon in 1 Kings 3:12.
Definition: 1) to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper 1a) (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to look at or upon, have insight 1b2) to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent 1b3) to have insight, have comprehension 1b3a) insight, comprehension (subst) 1b4) to cause to consider, give insight, teach 1b4a) the teachers, the wise 1b5) to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely 1b6) to prosper, have success 1b7) to cause to prosper Aramaic equivalent: se.khal (שְׂכַל "to contemplate" H7920)
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. See also: Genesis 3:6; Proverbs 1:3; Psalms 2:10.

Study Notes — Psalms 64:10

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1 Psalms 32:11–1
2 Psalms 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
3 1 Corinthians 1:30–31 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
4 Psalms 112:2 His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
5 Psalms 25:20 Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.
6 Galatians 6:14 But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
7 Psalms 68:2–3 As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
8 Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
9 Job 22:19 The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them:
10 Psalms 97:11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

Psalms 64:10 Summary

[This verse is saying that people who love and follow God should be happy and celebrate because they are safe with Him. It's like having a strong, safe place to hide, as described in Psalms 32:7, where it says 'You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.' We can trust in God and be happy because He is our protector and guide. By putting our faith in Him, we can live with joy and confidence, knowing that He is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20, where it says 'I am with you always, to the very end of the age.']

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'take refuge' in the Lord?

Taking refuge in the Lord means to trust in Him for protection, guidance, and comfort, as seen in Psalms 91:4, where it says 'He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you may take refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.'

Who are the 'righteous' mentioned in this verse?

The righteous are those who have put their faith in God and are living according to His will, as described in Psalms 1:1-3, where the righteous are blessed and prosperous because they delight in the law of the Lord.

What does it mean to 'exult' in the Lord?

To exult in the Lord means to rejoice and celebrate with great joy and triumph, similar to the joy expressed in Philippians 4:4, where it says 'Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!'

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We can apply this verse by making a conscious effort to trust in the Lord, rejoice in His presence, and live uprightly, as encouraged in Colossians 3:2, where it says 'Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.'

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways I can 'take refuge' in the Lord when I'm facing challenges or difficulties?
  2. How can I cultivate a heart that is 'upright' and pleasing to the Lord?
  3. What are some things that bring me joy and cause me to 'exult' in the Lord, and how can I prioritize those things in my life?
  4. In what ways can I 'rejoice in the Lord' even in the midst of difficult circumstances?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 64:10

The righteous shall be glad in the Lord,.... They rejoice at the vengeance executed on the wicked; but then their joy centres in the Lord: it is not at the ruin of the wicked, simply considered, but

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 64:10

They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep. -When all the plot is ripe, then ensues sudden destruction of the wicked plotters.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 64:10

In the Lord; or, for the Lord, i.e. not out of malice or ill will to the persons of their enemies, but for the honour of God, which by this means is fully vindicated and greatly advanced. Shall glory, to wit, in God, as their sure Rock and all-sufficient Portion.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 64:10

Psalms 64:10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.Ver. 10. The righteous shall be glad in the Lord] Not myself only, but all the saints shall be comforted, confirmed, and occasioned to make their boast in God with a holy gloriation, Inde arripient sanctae cuiusdam iactantiae argumentum (Beza).

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 64:10

(10) Shall glory.—Or, perhaps, shall shine forth clear, i.e., shall have their cause acknowledged just. The LXX. and Vulg. seem to have understood it so: “shall be praised.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 64:10

Verse 10. The righteous shall be glad] They shall see that God does not abandon his followers to the malice of bad men. The rod of the wicked may come into the heritage of the just; but there it shall not rest. Calmet thinks that this is a prediction of the destruction of the Chaldeans, in consequence of which the Jewish people became highly respected by all the surrounding nations. But it may be applied more generally to the enmity of the wicked against the righteous, and how God counterworks their devices, and vindicates and supports his own followers. ANALYSIS OF THE SIXTY-FOURTH PSALM I. The psalmist, in danger, commends his cause to God, Psalms 64:1-2. II. Complains of his enemies, who are described by their inward devices, and outward conduct, Psalms 64:3-6. III. He foretells their ruin, and the consequences, Psalms 64:7-10. I. 1. He prays in general: "Hear my voice." 2. Then in special, that his life may be safe: "Hide me from the secret counsel," c., Psalms 64:2. He describes his enemies, generally: - 1. They were wicked men. 2. They were workers of iniquity. 3. They worked secret counsels against him. 4. They acted according to their counsels. II. After this general character, he particularly describes their villany. 1. They were calumniators no sword sharper than their tongue, no arrow swifter than their accusations. They were diligent and active to wound his credit; and the evil of their conduct was aggravated by two circumstances: 1. It was in secret: 2. It was against the innocent and upright: "They whet their sword; and bend their bow, to shoot their arrows," c. 2. They were obstinate and confirmed in mischief: - 1. "They encourage themselves in an evil thing." 2. "They commune," lay their heads together how to lay snares, c. 3. They are impudent and atheistical: "They say, Who shall see them?" 4. They are indefatigable - they are carried on with an earnest desire to do mischief they invent all crafty waits to circumvent the righteous. 5. All this they do subtly, craftily: "Both the inward thought and heart of them is deep" it is not easy to find out their snares. III. Now he foretells, 1. Their punishment; and, 2. The event. 1. Their punishment was to be hasty, sharp, deadly, and very just. 1. "God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded." 2. Most just. For they shall "make their own tongues fall upon themselves." By their tongues did they mischief; by their tongues shall they fall. 2. The event shall be double: 1. In general, to all; 2. In particular, to the righteous. 1. Universally: "All that see them shall flee away," - fear, desert, forsake them. 2. All men "shall see and declare the work of the Lord, and consider it as his doing." The effect it shall have on the righteous. They shall acknowledge God's justice; and farther, - 1. They shall be glad in the Lord - in the judgments he has shown. 2.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 64:10

10. For the righteous and the upright in heart—the Psalmist and those whom he represents—the judgement is an occasion of joy, supplying a fresh proof that Jehovah governs the world righteously and that in Him they have a sure refuge. Cp. Psalms 5:11; Psalms 52:6 ff; Psalms 58:10 f; Psalms 63:11. and shall trust in him] Rather, take refuge in him (Psalms 57:1; Psalms 61:4). the upright in heart] Cp. Psalms 11:2, already quoted as a parallel to Psalms 64:4.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 64:10

The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him - That is, As the result of his gracious intervention, or as the effect of his judgments on the wicked, the righteous will rejoice on

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 64:10

10. The righteous shall be glad… trust… glory—On “glory,” see Psalms 63:11.

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David Wilkerson Serving the Lord With Gladness by David Wilkerson David Wilkerson emphasizes that God desires His people to serve Him with joy and gladness, rooted in the understanding of His tender love and ongoing work in their lives. He warns
Art Katz (Becoming a Prophetic Church) 5. Psalm 102 by Art Katz In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unique recognition of God that Jews historically have not experienced in times of suffering. The speaker emphasizes the importance of unde

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