| 12. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with the prepositional infinitive bā‛ă·lôṣ {בַּעֲלֹץ | ba‛ă·lôṣ} functioning as a temporal marker “in rejoicing.” The plural noun ṣaddîqîm {צַדִּיקִים | ṣaddîqîm} denotes a community of “righteous ones.” The intensifier rabbâ tîp̄āret {רַבָּה תִפְאָרֶת | rabbâ tîp̄āret} “much glory” expresses the outcome of the first clause. The coordinating ū·bə·qûm {וּבְקוּם | ū·bə·qûm} introduces the parallel second clause, shifting focus to the rise of reṣā‘îm {רְשָׁעִים | reṣā‘îm}, “wicked ones.” The Hoph‘al imperfect yəḥuppāś {יְחֻפַּשׂ | yəḥuppāś} conveys passive concealment “is hidden,” with ādām {אָדָם | ādām} as the generic “man.” The balanced chiastic structure contrasts public exultation with private hiding to highlight moral reversal. |