Psalms 149:6
Let the praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
In Context
5Let the godly-rejoice in their glory; Let them shout for joy upon their beds!
7To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishment upon the peoples!
Cross References
Psalms 66:17I called upon him with my mouth, And praise is now upon my tongue.
Psalms 115:7They have hands, but they handle not; They have feet, but they walk not; Nor do they speak with their throats.
Daniel 4:37Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; all whose works are truth and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men of good will!”
Revelation 1:16And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword; and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
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 →