Psalms 149:1
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
King James Version
In Context
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Cross References
Psalms 22:25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Psalms 35:18I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
Psalms 89:5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Psalms 98:1O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Psalms 116:18I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
Psalms 148:1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye 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 →