Psalms 11:7 Meaning and Explanation
“For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 11:7
The psalmist concludes with affirmation of God's love for righteousness and favor toward the upright.
What Does Psalms 11:7 Mean?
This final verse returns to affirmation and completes the psalm's resolution. God is righteous and loves righteousness; this is God's nature and character. Because God is righteous, God cannot be indifferent to righteous living. The psalmist is not merely hoping for divine help but declaring a theological fact: the nature of God itself ensures that righteousness will receive God's favor and approval.
The phrase his countenance doth behold the upright shifts from judgment language to favor. God's countenance—the turning of God's face—toward the upright is an act of blessing. To be beheld by God's countenance is to be acknowledged, approved, and protected. The upright who feared for the foundations, who faced hidden enemies, and who were tested now stand before God's approving presence. Their trust, declared in verse 1, finds its validation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 11:7
What does Psalms 11:7 mean?
God loves righteousness and looks with favor upon the upright.
What is the context of Psalms 11:7?
The psalmist concludes with affirmation of God's love for righteousness and favor toward the upright.