< Psalmorum 149 >
1 Alleluia. Cantate Domino canticum novum: laus eius in ecclesia sanctorum.
Praise JAH. Sing to Jehovah a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful ones.
2 Laetetur Israel in eo, qui fecit eum: et filiae Sion exultent in rege suo.
Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the people of Zion be joyful 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 sing praises to him with tambourine and harp.
4 Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo: et exaltavit mansuetos in salutem.
For Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
5 Exultabunt sancti in gloria: laetabuntur in cubilibus suis.
Let the faithful ones rejoice in glory. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
6 Exultationes Dei in gutture eorum: et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum:
May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
7 Ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus: increpationes in populis.
To execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples;
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 iudicium conscriptum: gloria haec est omnibus sanctis eius. Alleluia.
to execute on them the written judgment. All his faithful ones have this honor. Praise JAH.