Psalms 68:3

What does Psalms 68:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 68:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But let the upright be glad; let them have delight before God; let them be full of joy.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the righteous rejoice, they exult before God, And they joy with gladness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I stick fast in the mire of the deep and there is no sure standing. I am come into the depth of the sea, and a tempest hath overwhelmed me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But the righteous shall rejoice: they shall exult beforeGod and be glad with joy.

Context

v.2As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: As wax melteth before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God.

v.3This passage

v.4Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: Cast up a highway for him that rideth through the deserts; His name is Jehovah; and exult ye before him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 43:4

    Then will I go unto the altar of God, Unto God my exceeding joy; And upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God.

  • Psalms 32:11

    Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

  • Psalms 97:12

    Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial name.

  • Revelation 18:20

    Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye saints, and ye apostles, and ye prophets; for God hath judged your judgment on her.

  • 1 Peter 1:8

    whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16

    Rejoice always;

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