But the righteous shall be glad, shall exult at the presence of God;

Yea, they shall rejoice with gladness.

The righteousare the people of God, viewed in the light of their calling: the wickedare the heathen, regarded in the light of their general antagonism to God and His people. Cp. Habakkuk 1:13. In the contrast between Israel and the heathen the unrighteousness of many in Israel fades out of sight. The A.V. rendering beforein this verse and Psalms 68:4 fails to bring out the significant contrast with Psalms 68:1. The Presence which brings dismay and destruction to the wicked, brings joy and blessing to the righteous. Cp. Psalms 67:1; Exodus 33:14; Isa 63:9; 2 Thessalonians 1:9-10.

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