Psalms 149:1
Hallelujah. Sing to the Lord a new song, sound his praise where the faithful are gathered.
Open English Bible (US)
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 its maker, sons of Zion exult in their king.
Cross References
Psalms 22:25Of you is my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will pay before those who revere him.
Psalms 35:18I will then give you thanks in the great congregation, and praise you before many people.
Psalms 89:5Then the holy assembly in heaven praised your marvelous faithfulness, Lord.
Psalms 98:1Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonders; his right hand and holy arm have won him the victory.
Psalms 116:18I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people,
Psalms 148:1Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights.
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 →