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Psalms Chapter 149 (BSB)

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Psalm 149 – Praise With Dance and a Two-Edged Sword
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1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise in the assembly of the godly.

2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.

3 Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

5 Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.

6 May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,

7 to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,

8 to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron,

9 to execute the judgment written against them. This honor is for all His saints. Hallelujah!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 149 about?
It calls Israel to "sing unto the LORD a new song" and praise him "in the dance" with "timbrel and harp" (vv.1-3), because "the LORD taketh pleasure in his people" (v.4).
What is the "two-edged sword" in verse 6 about?
V.6 pairs "the high praises of God" in the mouth of the saints with "a two-edged sword in their hand," describing praise alongside a role in executing judgment on the nations (v.7).
How does the psalm describe the honor given to God's people?
V.9 says, "To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints," closing with "Praise ye the LORD."

Today's Verse

And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

Acts 13:48 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The LORD takes pleasure in his people, a delight also described in Psalms 147:11, while the saints are given a two-edged sword to execute judgment. The final psalm of praise, Psalms 150, follows next.