Psalms 149:4
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; 1 And will exalt the meek with salvation. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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: 1 Let them sing praises to him with timbrel and psaltery. 1
5The saints shall rejoice in glory; 1 And shall exult on their beds. 1
Cross References
Psalms 117:2Let now the house of Israel say, that he is good: 1 For his mercy endures forever. 1
Song of Solomon 1:11We will make thee figures of gold 1 With studs of silver. 1
Isaiah 61:10and they shall greatly rejoice in the Lord. Let my soul rejoice in the Lord; for he has clothed me with the robe of salvation, and the garment of joy: he has put a miter on me as on a bridegroom, and adorned me with ornaments as a bride.
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 →