< Psalms 149 >
1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of the saints.
Alleluia. Cantate Domino canticum novum: laus eius in Ecclesia sanctorum.
2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Lætetur Israel in eo, qui fecit eum: et filii Sion exultent in rege suo.
3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Laudent nomen eius in choro: in tympano, et psalterio psallant ei:
4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo: et exaltabit mansuetos in salutem.
5 Let the saints exult in glory: let them sing for joy upon their beds.
Exultabunt sancti in gloria: lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.
6 [Let] the high praises of God [be] in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
Exaltationes Dei in gutture eorum: et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum:
7 To execute vengeance upon the nations, and punishments upon the peoples;
Ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus: increpationes in populis.
8 To bind their king’s with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
Ad alligandos reges eorum in compedibus: et nobiles eorum in manicis ferreis.
9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
Ut faciant in eis iudicium conscriptum: gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis eius. Alleluia.