Psalms 149:4
For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
In Context
5Let the saints have joy and glory: let them give cries of joy on their beds.
Cross References
Psalms 35:27Let those who are on my side give cries of joy; let them ever say, The Lord be praised, for he has pleasure in the peace of his servant.
Psalms 117:2For great is his mercy to us, and his faith is unchanging for ever. Praise be to the Lord.
Psalms 147:11The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
Song of Solomon 1:11We will make you chains of gold with ornaments of silver.
Isaiah 61:10I will be full of joy in the Lord, my soul will be glad in my God; for he has put on me the clothing of salvation, covering me with the robe of righteousness, as the husband puts on a fair head-dress, and the bride makes herself beautiful with jewels.
Jeremiah 32:41And truly, I will take pleasure in doing them good, and all my heart and soul will be given to planting them in this land in good faith.
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 →