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

Praise ye Jah! Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, His praise in an assembly of saints.

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

Israel doth rejoice in his Maker, Sons of Zion do joy in their king.

3 L et them praise His name with dancing. Let them sing praises to Him with timbrels and a harp.

They praise His name in a dance, With timbrel and harp sing praise to Him.

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

For Jehovah is pleased with His people, He beautifieth 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.

Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud 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.

The exaltation of God in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand.

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

To do vengeance among nations, Punishments among 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 honoured ones 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 do among them the judgment written, An honour it for all his saints. Praise ye Jah!