KJV ORIGINAL
Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be joyful in the LORD, you who do what's right; and give thanks when you remember how holy he is.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling righteous people to celebrate God's goodness and be grateful when they think about how pure and holy God is.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during Israel's monarchy period as a celebration of God's kingship over all nations. The concept of God's holiness was central to Israel's worship, emphasizing that God is completely pure, set apart, and morally perfect. This would have been particularly meaningful to the Israelites who understood holiness through their temple worship and sacrificial system.
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