Psalmorum 149

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

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

2 Lætetur Israël in eo qui fecit eum, et filii Sion exsultent in rege suo.

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult 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 sings praises to him with timbrel and lute.

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 Exsultabunt 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 amongst 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 judgement written: this honour have all his saints.

9 ut faciant in eis judicium conscriptum: gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis ejus. Alleluja.