Psalms 149
The psalmist calls the saints to sing a new song to the LORD and rejoice in their Maker and King with dancing, timbrel, and harp. He gives them a two-edged sword to execute vengeance on the nations and bind their kings — this honor belongs to all His saints.
| v | King James Version | Modern English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. | Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, His praise in the congregation of saints. |
| 2 | Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. | Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. |
| 3 | Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. | Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with timbrel and harp. |
| 4 | For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. | For the LORD takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with victory. |
| 5 | Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. | Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud on their beds. |
| 6 | Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; | May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, |
| 7 | To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; | to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, |
| 8 | To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; | to bind their kings with fetters, their nobles with shackles of iron, |
| 9 | To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD. | to execute on them the judgment written; this honor have all His saints. Praise the LORD. |