Psalms 149

1 Hallelujah! Sing unto Jehovah a new song; [sing] his praise in the congregation of the godly.

Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.

2 Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

3 Let them praise his name in the dance; let them sing psalms unto him with the tambour and harp.

Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!

4 For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation.

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

5 Let the godly exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.

Let the saints rejoice in honour. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand:

May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand,

7 To execute vengeance against the nations, [and] punishment among the peoples;

to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples;

8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

9 To execute upon them the judgment written. This honour have all his saints. Hallelujah!

to execute on them the written judgement. All his saints have this honour. Praise the LORD!