Psalmorum 149

1 Alleluja. [Cantate Domino canticum novum; laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum.

PRAISE ye the Lord. Sing unto 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 unto him with the timbrel and harp.

4 Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo, et exaltabit mansuetos in salutem.

For the Lord taketh 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 upon 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 twoedged sword in their hand;

7 ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus, increpationes in populis;

To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon 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 upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.