Psalms 149:1
Praise ye LORD. Sing to LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of the sanctified.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
In Context
2Let Israel rejoice in him who made him. Let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.
Cross References
Psalms 22:25From thee comes my praise in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
Psalms 35:18I will give thee thanks in the great assembly. I will praise thee among much people.
Psalms 89:5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD, thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the sanctified.
Psalms 98:1O sing to LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand, and his holy arm, has wrought salvation for him.
Psalms 116:18I will pay my vows to LORD, yea, in the presence of all his people,
Psalms 148:1Praise ye LORD. Praise ye LORD from the heavens. Praise him in the heights.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 149:1
The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth conquering and to… Read the whole commentary →