Psalmorum 149

1 alleluia cantate Domino canticum novum laus eius in ecclesia sanctorum

Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.

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

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. 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 tambourine and harp!

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

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

5 exultabunt sancti in gloria laetabuntur in cubilibus suis

Let the saints rejoice in honour. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

6 exaltationes 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 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 on them the written judgement. All his saints have this honour. Praise the LORD!