Psalms
“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3
Psalms 68:3 (KJV) speaks to joy, celebration, and happiness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.”
Psalms 96:11“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”
Psalms 47:1“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11
Common questions
What does Psalms 68:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 68:3 reads: "But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice." The verse speaks to joy, celebration, and happiness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 68 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 68:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice." is Psalms 68:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 68.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 68:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 68:3 include Psalms 118:24, Psalms 96:11, and Psalms 9:2. Reading them alongside Psalms 68:3 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Psalms 68:3?
Read Psalms 68:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.