Psalm 132:16

Translations

Modern

I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.

Traditional

I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

Literal

…and her priests I will clothe with salvation, and her godly ones will shout in joy.

Latin

Sacerdotes ejus induam salutari, et sancti ejus exsultatione exsultabunt.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.

Notes

Psalms 132:13–17

The psalmist remembers how God chose Jerusalem and appointed the priests.

Psalms 132:1–18

This psalm celebrates the Lord’s faithfulness to David. When David wanted to bring the ark to Jerusalem (Psalm 132:1–5), the Lord agreed and made Jerusalem his earthly home (132:6–10). God’s choice of Jerusalem also shows his choice:

of David's family line (Psalm 132:11–13),
of Zion (Psalm 132:14–17), and
of the priesthood (Psalm 132:9, 16).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

Royal Psalms Temple Worship

Related verses

2 Chronicles 6:41
Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness.
Psalm 132:9
May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
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.
John 16:24
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
Zechariah 9:15–17
The LORD of Hosts will shield them. They will destroy and conquer with slingstones; they will drink and roar as with wine. And they will be filled like sprinkling bowls, drenched like the corners of the altar.
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.
Psalm 140:4
Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.
Hosea 11:12
Ephraim surrounds Me with lies, the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One.
Galatians 3:27
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel King Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Joy: Promised to Saints Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Salvation: Illustrated by Clothing Salvation: Ministers: should be Clothed In Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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