King James Version
Psalms 132:9 in the King James Version says “Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 132 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.”
Psalms 132:9 · KJV
We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool .
Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. body: Heb. belly
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Let thy priests”
H3548literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
“be clothed”
H3847properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
“with righteousness”
H6664the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
“shout for joy”
H7442properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
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