'Triumph' in the Bible
“O that they were wise, that they understood this,That they could discern their future and ultimate fate!
“But You [Lord] have closed their hearts to understanding,Therefore You will not exalt them [by giving a verdict against me].
“Have I rejoiced at the destruction of the enemy [who hated me],Or exulted [in malicious triumph] when evil overtook him?
We will sing joyously over your victory,And in the name of our God we will set up our banners.May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.
O my God, in You I [have unwavering] trust [and I rely on You with steadfast confidence],Do not let me be ashamed or my hope in You be disappointed;Do not let my enemies triumph over me.
By this I know that You favor and delight in me,Because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.
O clap your hands, all you people;Shout to God with the voice of triumph and songs of joy.
For He has rescued me from every trouble,And my eye has looked with satisfaction (triumph) on my enemies.
“Moab is My washbowl;Over Edom I shall throw My shoe [in triumph];Over Philistia I raise the shout [of victory].”
O Lord, how long will the wicked,How long will the wicked rejoice in triumph?
“Moab is My washbowl;Over Edom I will throw My shoe [to show Edom is Mine];Over Philistia I will shout [in triumph].”
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;Let Zion’s children rejoice in their King.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.
I [the Lord] have commanded My consecrated ones,I have even called My great warriors,My proudly exulting ones [the Medes and the Persians who triumph for My honor]—To execute My anger.
“For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it [I refrain and do not completely destroy you];For how can My Name be defiled and profaned [as it would if My chosen people were completely destroyed]?And I will not give My glory to another [by permitting the worshipers of idols to triumph over you].
“No weapon that is formed against you will succeed;And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn.This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,And this is their vindication from Me,” says the Lord.
Her (ceremonial) uncleanness was on her skirts;She did not [seriously] consider her future.Therefore she has come down [from throne to slavery] in an astonishing manner;She has no comforter.“O Lord” [cries Jerusalem], “look at my affliction,For the enemy has magnified himself [in triumph]!”