Psalm 33:1

Praise to the Creator · Psalm 33:1–22
Read Psalm 33

Translations

Modern
Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
Traditional
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
Literal
Give a ringing cry, O righteous ones, in YHWH! Beautiful is the praise for the upright.
Latin
Psalmus David. Exsultate, justi, in Domino; rectos decet collaudatio.

Original

Hebrew
English
Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

Notes

The psalmist urges the godly to praise the Lord with melodies, with a new song, and with skillfully-played music.

This hymn of creation (see also Psalms 8, 19, 104, 145) might be a continuation of Psalm 32. It urges readers to praise God (Psalm 33:1–3), to recognize the power of his word in creation (33:4–7), and to respect the Creator (33:8–11). It gives hope to forgiven sinners (Psalm 32) that they can live a new life in the fear of the Lord and under divine protection.

Theme notes and profiles

The Creator-King

Parallels

Psalm 148:1–14

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Christian Conduct: Rejoicing in God Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise for God's Attributes Praise is Good and Comely Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Praise for God's Attributes Uprightness: They Who Walk in Praise is Comely For