< Psalmorum 149 >
1 Alleluja. [Cantate Domino canticum novum; laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum.
Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2 Lætetur Israël in eo qui fecit eum, et filii Sion exsultent in rege suo.
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3 Laudent nomen ejus in choro; in tympano et psalterio psallant ei.
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp.
4 Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo, et exaltabit mansuetos in salutem.
For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5 Exsultabunt sancti in gloria; lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.
6 Exaltationes Dei in gutture eorum, et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum:
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
7 ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus, increpationes in populis;
To execute vengeance on the heathen, and punishments on the people;
8 ad alligandos reges eorum in compedibus, et nobiles eorum in manicis ferreis;
To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9 ut faciant in eis judicium conscriptum: gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis ejus. Alleluja.]
To execute on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. Praise you the LORD.