< Psalms 149 >
1 Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.
2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children 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 praises to him with the tambourine and harp.
Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!
4 For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on 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 on the heathen, and punishments on the people;
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 on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. Praise you the LORD.
to execute on them the written judgement. All his saints have this honour. Praise the LORD!