Psalm 149

Chapter text (World English Bible version)

One of the last five Psalms, praising the LORD.

 
Praise the LORD!*
Sing to the LORD a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the saints.
* LORD all caps is from the Hebrew יהוה Yahweh
What are God’s people called to do in the congregation?
Let Israel rejoice in him who made them.
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let them praise his name in the dance!
Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!
How are they told to express their joy in the Lord?
For the LORD takes pleasure in his people.
He crowns the humble with salvation.
Let the saints rejoice in honour.
Let them sing for joy on their beds.
Why should God’s people rejoice in Him?
May the high praises of God be in their mouths,
and a two-edged sword in their hand,
to execute vengeance on the nations,
and punishments on the peoples;
to bind their kings with chains,
and their nobles with fetters of iron;
to execute on them the written judgement.
All his saints have this honour.
Praise the LORD!*
* Hebrew: יה Yah
 
What role do God’s people have in carrying out His judgment?

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