Psalmorum 149

1 Alleluia. Cantate Domino canticum novum: laus eius in Ecclesia sanctorum.

Alleluia. Sing to the Lord a new song: his praise is in the assembly of the saints.

2 Lætetur Israel in eo, qui fecit eum: et filii Sion exultent in rege suo.

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult in their king.

3 Laudent nomen eius in choro: in tympano, et psalterio psallant ei:

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sings praises to him with timbrel and psaltery.

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

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; and will exalt the meek with salvation.

5 Exultabunt sancti in gloria: lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

The saints shall rejoice in glory; and shall exult on their beds.

6 Exaltationes Dei in gutture eorum: et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum:

The high praises of God shall be in their throat, and two-edged swords in their hands;

7 Ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus: increpationes in populis.

to execute vengeance on the nations, [and] punishments among the peoples;

8 Ad alligandos reges eorum in compedibus: et nobiles eorum in manicis ferreis.

to bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron; to execute on them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints.

9 Ut faciant in eis iudicium conscriptum: gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis eius. Alleluia.