Psalm 149:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 149[a]
Praise God with Song and Sword
1 Hallelujah!
Sing to the Lord a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the faithful.(A)
2 Let Israel be glad in its maker,
the people of Zion rejoice in their king.
Footnotes
- Psalm 149 A hymn inviting the people of Israel to celebrate their God in song and festive dance (Ps 149:1–3, 5) because God has chosen them and given them victory (Ps 149:4). The exodus and conquest are the defining acts of Israel; the people must be ready to do again those acts in the future at the divine command (Ps 149:6–9).
Psalm 149:3-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 Let them praise his name in dance,
make music with tambourine and lyre.[a](A)
4 For the Lord takes delight in his people,
honors the poor with victory.
Psalm 149:5-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 Let the faithful rejoice in their glory,
cry out for joy on their couches,[a]
6 With the praise of God in their mouths,
and a two-edged sword in their hands,(A)
Footnotes
- 149:5 On their couches: the people reclined to banquet.
Psalm 149:9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 To execute the judgments decreed for them—
such is the glory[a] of all God’s faithful.
Hallelujah!
Footnotes
- 149:9 The glory: what brings honor to the people is their readiness to carry out the divine will, here conceived as punishing injustice done by the nations.
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