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Cross Reference Bible World English Bible < Psalm 148 | PSALMS index | Psalm 150 > |
| See commentary on Psalms 144-150 | See Bible Dictionary |
The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church; 149:1 Praise Yahweh!
Sing to Yahweh a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the saints.149:2 Let Israel rejoice in him who made them.
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance!
Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!149:4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people.
He crowns the humble with salvation.
and for that power which he has given to the church. 149:5 Let the saints rejoice in honor.
Let them sing for joy on their beds.149:6 May the high praises of God be in their mouths,
and a two-edged sword in their hand;149:7 To execute vengeance on the nations,
and punishments on the peoples;149:8 To bind their kings with chains,
and their nobles with fetters of iron;149:9 to execute on them the written judgment.
All his saints have this honor.
Praise Yah!