When God Will Rejoice in the Works of the Righteous

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Achrei Mot 3:2

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

As it were, the Holy One, blessed be He, has not yet rejoiced in His world—and shall human beings seek to rejoice in His world? “The LORD rejoiced in His works” is not written here, but rather “Let [the LORD] rejoice [in His works]” (Psalms 104:31). And when will He rejoice in the works of the righteous? In the time to come.

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World To ComeJoyRighteousnessDavidPsalms

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