Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 the LORD a new song, and His praise in the assembly of the saints.
3Let them praise His name in the dance; let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:6For thou art a holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be His own treasure, out of all peoples that are upon the face of the earth.
1 Samuel 12:22For the LORD will not forsake His people for His great name's sake; because it hath pleased the LORD to make you a people unto Himself.
Psalms 47:6(47-7) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Psalms 100:1A Psalm of thanksgiving. Shout unto the LORD, all the earth.
Isaiah 43:15I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
Isaiah 54:5For thy Maker is thy husband, the LORD of hosts is His name; and the Holy One of Israel is thy Redeemer, 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 →