1 P raise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

Hallelujah! Sing unto Jehovah a new song; his praise in the congregation of the godly.

2 L et Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.

3 L et 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 psalms unto him with the tambour and harp.

4 F or the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation.

5 L et the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

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

6 L et 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 t o execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;

To execute vengeance against the nations, punishment among the peoples;

8 t o 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 t o execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.

To execute upon them the judgment written. This honour have all his saints. Hallelujah!