Psalms 132:16 nasb — "Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her godly ones will sing aloud for joy.

NASB

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

— Psalms 132:16, NASB

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Psalms 132 — Context

13

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His habitation.

14

"This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

15

"I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her needy with bread.

16

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

17

"There I will cause the horn of David to spring forth; I have prepared a lamp for Mine anointed.

18

"His enemies I will clothe with shame, But upon himself his crown shall shine."

Psalms 132:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 132:16 say?
Psalms 132:16 in the NASB reads: “"Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her godly ones will sing aloud for joy.”
Where is Psalms 132:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 132:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 132, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 132:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 132:16 in?
Psalms 132:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 132:16?
Psalms 132:16 reads (NASB): “"Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her godly ones will sing aloud for joy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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