Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
In Context
1Hallelujah! Sing unto Jehovah a new song; [sing] his praise in the congregation of the godly.
3Let them praise his name in the dance; let them sing psalms unto him with the tambour and harp.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:6For a holy people art thou unto Jehovah thy God: Jehovah thy God hath chosen thee to be unto him a people for a possession, above all the peoples that are upon the face of the earth.
1 Samuel 12:22For Jehovah will not cast away his people for his great name's sake; because it has pleased Jehovah to make you his people.
Psalms 47:6Sing psalms of God, sing psalms; sing psalms unto our King, sing psalms!
Psalms 100:1{A Psalm of thanksgiving.} Shout aloud unto Jehovah, all the earth!
Isaiah 43:15I [am] Jehovah, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
Isaiah 54:5For thy Maker is thy husband: Jehovah of hosts is his name, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: the God of the whole earth shall he be called.
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 →