< Psalmorum 149 >

1 alleluia cantate Domino canticum novum laus eius in ecclesia sanctorum
Praise Yahweh. Sing to Yahweh a new song; sing his praise in the assembly of the faithful ones.
2 laetetur Israhel in eo qui fecit eum et filii Sion exultent in rege suo
Let Israel rejoice in the one who made them; let the people of Zion rejoice in their king.
3 laudent nomen eius in choro in tympano et psalterio psallant ei
Let them praise his name with dancing; let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp.
4 quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo et exaltabit mansuetos in salute
For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; he glorifies the humble with salvation.
5 exultabunt sancti in gloria laetabuntur in cubilibus suis
Let the godly rejoice in victory; let them sing for joy on their beds.
6 exaltationes Dei in gutture eorum et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum
May the 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 acts of punishment on the peoples.
8 ad alligandos reges eorum in conpedibus et nobiles eorum in manicis ferreis
They will bind their kings with chains and their nobles with iron shackles.
9 ut faciant in eis iudicium conscriptum gloria haec est omnibus sanctis eius
They will execute the judgment that is written. This will be an honor for all his faithful ones. Praise Yahweh.

< Psalmorum 149 >