Psalms 149:1
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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 him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Cross References
Psalms 22:25My praise of you comes in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
Psalms 35:18I will give you thanks in the great assembly. I will praise you amongst many people.
Psalms 89:5The heavens will praise your wonders, LORD, your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
Psalms 98:1Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvellous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Psalms 116:18I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,
Psalms 148:1Praise the LORD! Praise 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 →