Psalms 149:6
The high praises of God [are] in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
In Context
5Let the sanctified exult in glory. Let them sing for joy upon their beds,
7to execute vengeance upon the nations, and punishments upon the peoples,
Cross References
Judges 3:16And Ehud made for himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length. And he girded it under his raiment upon his right thigh.
Psalms 66:17I cried to him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
Psalms 115:7They have hands, but they handle not. They have feet, but they walk not, nor do they speak through their throat.
Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are truth, and his ways justice. And he is able to abase those who walk in pride.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men.
Revelation 1:16and having in his right hand seven stars, and a sharp two-edged sword coming out of his mouth. And the sight of him was as the sun shines in its strength.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 149:2-6
Saints Admonished to Praise God. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. We have here, I. The calls given… Read the whole commentary →