Psalms 149:6
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand:
Darby Translation
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 godly exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.
7To execute vengeance against the nations, [and] punishment among the peoples;
Cross References
Judges 3:16And Ehud made him a sword having two edges, it was of a cubit length; and he girded it under his raiment upon his right hip.
Psalms 66:17I called unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
Psalms 115:7They have hands, and they handle not; feet have they, and they walk not; they give no sound through their throat.
Daniel 4:37Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of the heavens, all whose works are truth, and his paths judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.
Revelation 1:16and having in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth a sharp two-edged sword going forth; and his countenance as the sun shines in its power.
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 →