The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 97:12

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous. Such being the blessedness of the righteous, they are finally exhorted to "rejoice in the Lord," i.e. to show forth their gratitude to God in psalms and hymns of joy (comp. Psalms 32:11; Psalms 33:1-3), and to give thanks to him at the remembrance of his holiness; or rather, to give thanks to his holy memorial, which is the same as giving thanks to his Name (comp. Psalms 30:4, and the comment ad loc.).

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