1 P raise the Lord! Sing a new song to the Lord! Praise Him in the meeting of His people.

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

2 L et Israel be glad in his Maker. Let the sons of Zion be full of joy 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 with dancing. Let them sing praises to Him with timbrels and a harp.

Let them praise His name with dancing; Let them sing praises to Him with timbrel and lyre.

4 F or the Lord is happy with His people. He saves those who have no pride and makes them beautiful.

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

5 L et those who are God-like be full of joy and honor. Let them sing for joy on 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 in their hand a sword that cuts both ways.

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,

7 L et it be used to punish the nations and the people.

To execute vengeance on the nations And punishment on the peoples,

8 L et their kings be tied in chains, and their rulers with ropes of iron.

To bind their kings with chains And their nobles with fetters of iron,

9 L et the punishment that is written be given to them. This is an honor for all His faithful ones. Praise the Lord!

To execute on them the judgment written; This is an honor for all His godly ones. Praise the Lord!