Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
King James Version
In Context
1Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:6For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
1 Samuel 12:22For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.
Psalms 47:6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Psalms 100:1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Isaiah 43:15I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.
Isaiah 54:5For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.
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 →