The Book of Psalms

Praise ye the Lord . Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.(a)

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.(b)

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.(c)

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;(d)

To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;

To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord .

(a)149:1 Praise…: Heb. Hallelujah

(b)149:2 in him…: Heb. in his Makers

(d)149:6 mouth: Heb. throat

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

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!

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

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 judgment. All his saints have this honor. Praise the LORD!