Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
Majority Standard Bible
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 to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.
3Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:6For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.
1 Samuel 12:22Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.
Psalms 47:6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!
Psalms 100:1A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
Isaiah 43:15I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, and your King.”
Isaiah 54:5For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.
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 →