Psalms 149

1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints. ✦

2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful 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 in the dance: Let them sing praises unto him with timbrel and harp. ✦

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

5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds. ✦

6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand; ✦

7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishments upon the peoples; ✦

8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; ✦

9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah. ✦