Psalms 149:4
For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people; he will adorn the meek with salvation.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
In Context
3Let them praise his name in the dance: with the timbrel and harp let them sing praises unto him.
5Let the pious be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their couches.
Cross References
Psalms 35:27Let those shout, and rejoice, that desire my righteousness: yea, let them say continually, Great is the Lord, who desireth the welfare of his servant.
Psalms 117:2For mighty is his kindness over us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Hallelujah.
Psalms 147:11The Lord taketh pleasure in those that fear him, that wait for his kindness.
Song of Solomon 1:11Chains of gold will we make for thee with studs of silver.—
Isaiah 61:10I will be greatly glad in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, with the mantle of righteousness hath he enveloped me, as a bridegroom decketh himself with elegant attire, and as a bride adorneth herself with her bridal array.
Jeremiah 32:41And I will be glad over them to do them good; and I will plant them in this land in truth, with all my heart and with all my soul.
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 →