Psalmorum 149

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

Praise the Lord! Sing a new song to the Lord! Praise him wherever his faithful followers gather!

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

Let Israel celebrate their Creator; let the people of Zion be happy in their King.

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

Praise his nature with dancing; sing praises to him, accompanied by tambourine and harp.

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

For the Lord enjoys his people; he honors the oppressed with salvation.

5 Exultabunt sancti in gloria: lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

Let the faithful celebrate how he honors them; let them sing happily even from their beds.

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

May their praises of God always be on their lips, a double-edged sword in their hands,

7 Ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus: increpationes in populis.

ready to take revenge on the nations, to punish the foreign peoples,

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

to imprison their kings in shackles and their leaders in iron chains,

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

to impose the judgment decreed against them. This is an honor for all his faithful followers. Praise the Lord!