Psalms 89:16 kjva — In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted."

— Psalms 89:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 89 — Context

13

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

14

Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

15

Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

16

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

17

For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.

18

For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

19

Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

Psalms 89:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:16 say?
Psalms 89:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.”
Where is Psalms 89:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, 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 89:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:16 in?
Psalms 89:16 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 89:16?
Psalms 89:16 reads (KJVA): “In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.” 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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