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Psalms 132:16

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

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 16

It is probable that this psalm was penned by Solomon, to be sung at the dedication of the temple which he built according to the charge his father gave him, Ch1 28:2, etc. Having fulfilled his trust, he begs of God to own what he had done. I. He had built this house for the honour and service of God; and when he brings the ark into it, the token of God's presence, he desires that God himself would come and take possession of it (Psa 132:8-10). With these words Solomon concluded his prayer, Ch2 6:41, Ch2 6:42. II. He had built it in pursuance of the orders he had received from his father, and therefore his pleas to enforce these petitions refer to David. 1. He pleads David's piety towards God (Psa 132:1-7). 2. He pleads God's promise to David (Psa 132:11-18). The former introduces his petition: the latter follows it as an answer to it. In singing this psalm we must have a concern for the gospel church as the temple of God, and a dependence upon Christ as David our King, in whom the mercies of God are sure mercies. A song of degrees.

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Strong's Concordancev. 16

לָבַשׁ (lâbash, H3847) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on agarment or clothe (oneself, or… כֹּהֵן (kôhên, H3548) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a… יֶשַׁע (yeshaʻ, H3468) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity חָסִיד (châçîyd, H2623) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint) רָנַן (rânan, H7442) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy) רַנֵּן (rannên, H7444) — shouting (for joy)

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II Chronicles 6:41rank 6

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.

Psalms 132:9rank 5

May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.

Isaiah 61:10rank 3

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.

John 16:24rank 3

Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

Hosea 11:12rank 2

Ephraim surrounds Me with lies, the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One.

Galatians 3:27rank 2

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Zechariah 9:9rank 2

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem!See, your King comes to you,righteous and victorious,humble and riding on a donkey,on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Psalms 140:4rank 2

Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.

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