When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
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Gill's Exposition
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory,.... When it is well with them; when they are in prosperous circumstances; when they are countenanced and encouraged by the government under which…
Barnes' Notes
There is great glory - Men array themselves in festive apparel, and show their joy conspicuously. A man is hidden - Better, men hide themselves, they shrink and cower for fear, and yet are hunted out.
Matthew Henry
Note, 1. The comfort of the people of God is the honour of the nation in which they live. There is a great glory dwelling in the land when the righteous do rejoice, when they have their liberty, the…
Cambridge Bible
a man is hidden Rather, men hide themselves, R.V. "Heb. must be searched for," marg. Comp. Pro 28:28.
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