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

Praise Yahweh! Sing to Yahweh a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.

2 L et Israel be glad in his Maker. Let the sons of Zion be full of joy in their King.

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful 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 in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!

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

For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble 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 saints rejoice in 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.

May the high praises of God be in their mouths, 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 punishments 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 written judgment. All his saints have this honor. Praise Yah!