Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race. Treasury of Scripture bridegroom Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation... Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall your sons marry you: and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride... John 3:29 He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears him... rejoiceth Ecclesiastes 1:5 The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens to his place where he arose. 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 Know you not that they which run in a race run all, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain... Philippians 3:13,14 Brothers, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind... Hebrews 12:1,2 Why seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight...
Context The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork. 2Day to day utters speech, and night to night shows knowledge. 3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 4Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them has he set a tabernacle for the sun, 5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race. 6His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit to the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11Moreover by them is your servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. 12Who can understand his errors? cleanse you me from secret faults. 13Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. 14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he, as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:
Darby Bible Translation
And he is as a bridegroom going forth from his chamber; he rejoiceth as a strong man to run the race.
King James Bible
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Young's Literal Translation
And he, as a bridegroom, goeth out from his covering, He rejoiceth as a mighty one To run the path.
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