1 Praise ye Jah! Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, His praise in an assembly of saints.
2 Israel doth rejoice in his Maker, Sons of Zion do joy in their king.
3 They praise His name in a dance, With timbrel and harp sing praise to Him.
4 For Jehovah is pleased with His people, He beautifieth the humble with salvation.
5 Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud on their beds.
6 The exaltation of God `is' in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand.
7 To do vengeance among nations, Punishments among the peoples.
8 To bind their kings with chains, And their honoured ones with fetters of iron,
9 To do among them the judgment written, An honour it `is' for all his saints. Praise ye Jah!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 149 about?
What is the "two-edged sword" in verse 6 about?
How does the psalm describe the honor given to God's people?
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.
