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Psalms Chapter 149 (WYCLIFFE)

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Psalms Chapter 149 (WYCLIFFE)
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1 The `title of the hundrid and nyne and fourtithe salm. Alleluya. Synge ye to the Lord a newe song; hise heriyng be in the chirche of seyntis.

2 Israel be glad in hym that made hym; and the douytris of Syon make ful out ioye in her king.

3 Herie thei his name in a queer; seie thei salm to hym in a tympan, and sautre.

4 For the Lord is wel plesid in his puple; and he hath reisid mylde men in to heelthe.

5 Seyntis schulen make ful out ioye in glorie; thei schulen be glad in her beddis.

6 The ful out ioiyngis of God in the throte of hem; and swerdis scharp on `ech side in the hondis of hem.

7 To do veniaunce in naciouns; blamyngis in puplis.

8 To bynde the kyngis of hem in stockis; and the noble men of hem in yrun manaclis.

9 That thei make in hem doom writun; this is glorye to alle hise seyntis.

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

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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