Psalms 149:1
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
In Context
2Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
Cross References
Psalms 22:25My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.
Psalms 35:18Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.
Psalms 89:5The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.
Psalms 98:1A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
Psalms 116:18I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
Psalms 148:1Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 149:1
The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth conquering and to… Read the whole commentary →