Psalms 149:6
The high songs of GOD be in their throat, and a two-edged sword in their hand:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 men of lovingkindness exult as they glory, Let them shout aloud upon their beds:
7To execute an avenging among the nations, rebukes among the peoples:
Cross References
Judges 3:16So Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length,—and girded it under his raiment, upon his right thigh.
Psalms 66:17Unto him—with my mouth, did I cry, And high praise was under my tongue.
Psalms 115:7Their hands! but they feel not Their feet! but they walk not, No sound make they in their throat.
Daniel 4:37Now, I, Nebuchadnezzar, am praising and extolling and honouring the King of the Heavens, all whose works, are truth, and, his ways, right; and, them who walk in pride, he is able to abase,
Luke 2:14Glory, in the highest, unto God! And, on earth, peace, among men of goodwill.
Revelation 1:16And, having in his right hand, seven stars, and, out of his mouth, a sharp, two-edged sword, going forth; and, his whole appearance, as when, the sun, shineth in its strength.
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 →