Psalm 149

Praise for God’s Triumph

Hallelujah!
Sing to the Lord a new song,(A)
His praise in the assembly of the godly.(B)
Let Israel celebrate its Maker;
let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.(C)
Let them praise His name with dancing
and make music to Him with tambourine and lyre.(D)
For Yahweh takes pleasure in His people;(E)
He adorns the humble with salvation.(F)
Let the godly celebrate in triumphal glory;
let them shout for joy on their beds.(G)

Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths[a]
and a double-edged sword in their hands,(H)
inflicting vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,(I)
binding their kings with chains
and their dignitaries with iron shackles,(J)
carrying out the judgment decreed against them.
This honor is for all His godly people.(K)
Hallelujah!

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149:6 Lit throat

Psalm 149

149 Praise the Lord!

Sing to the Lord a new song;
    sing God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful!
Let Israel celebrate its maker;
    let Zion’s children rejoice in their king!
Let them praise God’s name with dance;
    let them sing God’s praise with the drum and lyre!
Because the Lord is pleased with his people,
    God will beautify the poor with saving help.

Let the faithful celebrate with glory;
    let them shout for joy on their beds.[a]
Let the high praises of God be in their mouths
        and a double-edged sword in their hands,
    to get revenge against the nations
        and punishment on the peoples,
    binding their rulers in chains
        and their officials in iron shackles,
    achieving the justice
    written against them.
That will be an honor for all God’s faithful people.

Praise the Lord!

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149:5 Heb uncertain