Psalms 149:6
Let the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands;
Bible in Basic English
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 saints have joy and glory: let them give cries of joy on their beds.
7To give the nations the reward of their sins, and the peoples their punishment;
Cross References
Judges 3:16So Ehud made himself a two-edged sword, a cubit long, which he put on at his right side under his robe.
Psalms 66:17My voice went up to him, and I was lifted up from the underworld.
Psalms 115:7They have hands without feeling, and feet without power of walking; and no sound comes from their throat.
Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, give worship and praise and honour to the King of heaven; for all his works are true and his ways are right: and those who go in pride he is able to make low.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on the earth peace among men with whom he is well pleased.
Revelation 1:16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword: and his face was like the sun shining 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 →