Psalms 149:1
Let the Lord be praised. Make a new song to the Lord, let his praise be in the meeting of his saints.
Bible in Basic English
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 have joy in his maker; let the children of Zion be glad in their King.
Cross References
Psalms 22:25\22:24\For he has not been unmoved by the pain of him who is troubled; or kept his face covered from him; but he has given an answer to his cry.
Psalms 35:18I will give you praise in the great meeting; I will give you honour among a strong people.
Psalms 89:5\89:4\I will make your seed go on for ever, your kingdom will be strong through all generations. (Selah.)
Psalms 98:1A Psalm. O make a new song to the Lord, because he has done works of wonder; with his right hand, and with his holy arm, he has overcome.
Psalms 116:18I will make the offerings of my oath, even before all his people;
Psalms 148:1Give praise to the Lord. Let the Lord be praised from the heavens: give him praise in the skies.
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 →