Psalms 97:12

97:12 You godly ones, rejoice in the Lord!

Give thanks to his holy name.

Psalms 30:4

30:4 Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his;

give thanks to his holy name.

Psalms 112:6

112:6 For he will never be upended;

others will always remember one who is just.


tn Heb “to his holy remembrance.” The Hebrew noun זָכַר (zakhar, “remembrance”) here refers to the name of the Lord as invoked in liturgy and praise. Cf. Pss 6:5; 30:4. The Lord’s “name” is “holy” in the sense that it is a reminder of his uniqueness and greatness.

tn A “faithful follower” (חָסִיד) is one who does what is right in God’s eyes and remains faithful to God (see Pss 4:3; 12:1; 16:10; 31:23; 37:28; 86:2; 97:10).

tn Heb “to his holy remembrance.” The noun זֵכֵר (zekher, “remembrance”) here refers to the name of the Lord as invoked in liturgy and praise. Cf. Pss 6:5; 97:12.The Lord’s “name” is “holy” in the sense that it is a reminder of his uniqueness and greatness.

tn Heb “for an eternal memorial a just [one] will be.”