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

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

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 be full of joy 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 timbrels and a harp.

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

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

5 L et those who are God-like be full of joy and honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

Let those who are God-like be full of joy and honor. 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 in their hand a sword that cuts both ways.

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

Let it be used to punish the nations and the people.

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

Let their kings be tied in chains, and their rulers with ropes 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!

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