Psalm 132:16
New International Version
I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her faithful people will ever sing for joy.

New Living Translation
I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful servants will sing for joy.

English Standard Version
Her priests I will clothe with salvation, and her saints will shout for joy.

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

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

New King James Version
I will also clothe her priests with salvation, And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

New American Standard Bible
“I will also clothe her priests with salvation, And her godly ones will sing aloud for joy.

NASB 1995
“Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her godly ones will sing aloud for joy.

NASB 1977
“Her priests also I will clothe with salvation; And her godly ones will sing aloud for joy.

Legacy Standard Bible
Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her holy ones will sing loudly for joy.

Amplified Bible
“Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her godly ones will shout aloud for joy.

Christian Standard Bible
I will clothe its priests with salvation, and its faithful people will shout for joy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will clothe its priests with salvation, and its godly people will shout for joy.

American Standard Version
Her priests also will I clothe with salvation; And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

Contemporary English Version
Victory will be like robes for the priests, and its faithful people will celebrate and shout.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will clothe its priests with salvation. Then its godly ones will sing joyfully.

Good News Translation
I will bless her priests in all they do, and her people will sing and shout for joy.

International Standard Version
I will clothe its priests with salvation and its godly ones will shout for joy.

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

NET Bible
I will protect her priests, and her godly people will shout exuberantly.

New Heart English Bible
Her priests I will also clothe with salvation. Her faithful ones will shout aloud for joy.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

World English Bible
I will also clothe her priests with salvation. Her saints will shout aloud for joy.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I clothe her priests [with] salvation, "" And her pious ones sing aloud.

Young's Literal Translation
And her priests I clothe with salvation, And her pious ones do sing aloud.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will put upon her priests salvation, and her godly ones shall rejoice a rejoicing.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall rejoice with exceeding great joy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will rejoice with great joy.

New American Bible
I will clothe its priests with salvation; its devout shall shout for joy.

New Revised Standard Version
Its priests I will clothe with salvation, and its faithful will shout for joy.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will also clothe her priests with salvation and her saints with glory.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall clothe her priests with salvation and her righteous ones in glory.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Her priests also will I clothe with salvation; And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will clothe her priests with salvation; and her saints shall greatly exult.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Remember David's Affliction
15I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. 16I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy. 17There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one.…

Cross References
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.

Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Isaiah 62:3
You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Exodus 28:2-4
Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. / These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

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.

Zechariah 3:4
So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.”

Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

Isaiah 52:1
Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.

Ephesians 4:24
and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Isaiah 60:21
Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.

1 Samuel 2:18
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.


Treasury of Scripture

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

clothe

Psalm 132:9
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

Psalm 140:4
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

2 Chronicles 6:41
Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.

her saints

Hosea 11:12
Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.

Zechariah 9:9,15-17
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass…

John 16:24
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

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1. David in his prayer commends unto God the reverent care he had for the ark
8. His prayer at the removing of the ark
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I will clothe
The phrase "I will clothe" suggests an intentional and divine act of covering or adorning. In the Hebrew context, the word used here is "לבש" (labash), which means to put on garments. This imagery of clothing is often used in the Bible to signify a transformation or endowment with a new identity or status. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, clothing was a symbol of one's role and dignity. Here, God Himself is the one doing the clothing, indicating His sovereign role in bestowing honor and righteousness upon His servants.

her priests
The term "her priests" refers to those who serve in the temple, mediating between God and His people. In the Hebrew, the word "כהן" (kohen) is used, which denotes someone who is set apart for sacred duties. Historically, the priests were from the tribe of Levi, specifically the descendants of Aaron, and were responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals. This role was crucial in maintaining the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The mention of "her priests" emphasizes the communal and covenantal aspect of worship, where the priests represent the people before God.

with salvation
"With salvation" is a powerful phrase that denotes deliverance and victory. The Hebrew word "ישע" (yesha) is used here, which is often translated as salvation, deliverance, or rescue. In the biblical narrative, salvation is not just a spiritual concept but also a physical and communal reality, encompassing deliverance from enemies, sin, and death. By clothing the priests with salvation, God is equipping them with His protection and righteousness, enabling them to fulfill their sacred duties with divine empowerment.

and her saints
The phrase "and her saints" refers to the faithful followers of God, often translated from the Hebrew word "חסיד" (chasid), meaning godly or pious ones. These are individuals who are devoted to God and His commandments, living lives that reflect His holiness and love. In the context of Israel, the saints are those who uphold the covenant and seek to live in accordance with God's will. This term underscores the communal aspect of faith, where the saints are part of a larger body of believers who are set apart for God's purposes.

will sing out in joy
"Will sing out in joy" captures the response of the saints to God's acts of salvation and blessing. The Hebrew word "רנן" (ranan) means to shout for joy or to sing triumphantly. This expression of joy is not just an emotional response but a declaration of God's goodness and faithfulness. In the biblical tradition, singing and music are integral to worship, serving as a means to express gratitude and praise to God. The joy of the saints is a testament to the transformative power of God's salvation, leading to a communal celebration of His grace and mercy.

Verse 16. - I will also clothe her priests with salvation (comp. ver. 9). More is pro-raised than was asked for. And her saints shall shout aloud for joy. Here, too, the promise goes beyond the request in ver. 9.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will clothe
אַלְבִּ֣ישׁ (’al·bîš)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

her priests
וְֽ֭כֹהֲנֶיהָ (wə·ḵō·hă·ne·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

with salvation,
יֶ֑שַׁע (ye·ša‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare

and her saints
וַ֝חֲסִידֶ֗יהָ (wa·ḥă·sî·ḏe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2623: Kind, pious

will sing out in joy.
רַנֵּ֥ן (ran·nên)
Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry


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