Psalms 149:5
Let the faithful exult and extol him with glad ringing cries all night long.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
In Context
4For the Lord delights in his people, adorning the humble with victory.
6High praises of God in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand:
Cross References
Psalms 23:1The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.
Psalms 63:5As with marrow and fat am I feasted; with joyful lips I will praise you.
Psalms 118:15Hark! In the tents of the righteous glad cries of victory are ringing. The hand of the Lord has wrought bravely,
Psalms 145:10All your works give you thanks, O Lord, and you are blessed of those who love you.
Romans 5:2It is through him that, by reason of our faith, we have obtained admission to that place in God’s favor in which we now stand. So let us exult in our hope of attaining God’s glorious ideal.
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 →