Psalms 149:6
The exaltation of God [is] in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
In Context
5Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud on their beds.
7To do vengeance among nations, Punishments among the peoples.
Cross References
Judges 3:16and Ehud maketh for himself a sword, and it hath two mouths (a cubit [is] its length), and he girdeth it under his long robe on his right thigh;
Psalms 66:17Unto Him [with] my mouth I have called, And exaltation [is] under my tongue.
Psalms 115:7Their hands, but they handle not, Their feet, and they walk not;
Daniel 4:37'Now, I, Nebuchadnezzar, am praising and exalting and honouring the King of the heavens, for all His works [are] truth, and His paths judgment, and those walking in pride He is able to humble.'
Luke 2:14'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men — good will.'
Revelation 1:16and having in his right hand seven stars, and out of his mouth a sharp two-edged sword is proceeding, and his countenance [is] as the sun shining in its might.
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 →