Psalm 149 ~ Psalm 149

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

Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones.

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

Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice 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 with dancing; Let them sing praises to Him with timbrel and lyre.

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

For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation.

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

Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.

6 L et the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged 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 on the nations And punishment on 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 on them the judgment written; This is an honor for all His godly ones. Praise the Lord!