Psalms 149
1Alleluia. Sing to the Lord a new song: his praise is in the assembly of the saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult in their king.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with timbrel and psaltery.
4For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; and will exalt the meek with salvation.
5The saints shall rejoice in glory; and shall exult on their beds.
6The + 149:6 Gr. exaltations, q. d. extollings.high praises of God shall be in their throat, and two-edged swords in their hands;
7to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments among the peoples;
8to bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron;
9to execute on them the judgment + 149:9 Gr. inscribed, sc. in the scripture.written: this honour have all his saints.