Psalms 149:6
May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand,
World English 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 saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
7to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples;
Cross References
Judges 3:16Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh.
Psalms 66:17I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue.
Psalms 115:7They have hands, but they don’t feel. They have feet, but they don’t walk, neither do they speak through their throat.
Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those who walk in pride he is able to abase.
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Revelation 1:16He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
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 →