< Psalms 149 >
1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of the 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 unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!
4 For the LORD taketh 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 exult in glory: let them sing 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 upon the nations, and punishments upon the peoples;
to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples;
8 To bind their king’s 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. Praise ye the LORD.
to execute on them the written judgement. All his saints have this honour. Praise the LORD!