Psalmorum 149

1 alleluia cantate Domino canticum novum laus eius in ecclesia sanctorum

Praise ye the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

2 laetetur Israhel in eo qui fecit eum et filii Sion exultent in rege suo

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children 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 the timbrel and harp.

4 quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo et exaltabit mansuetos in salute

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

5 exultabunt sancti in gloria laetabuntur in cubilibus suis

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

6 exaltationes Dei in gutture eorum et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;

7 ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus increpationes in populis

To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;

8 ad alligandos reges eorum in conpedibus 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

To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.