Psalm 149

Psalm 149

1 Praise the LORD!
Sing to the LORD a new song.
Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.2 O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.
O people of Jerusalem,t exult in your King.3 Praise his name with dancing,
accompanied by tambourine and harp.4 For the LORD delights in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.
Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths,
and a sharp sword in their hands—7 to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,8 to bind their kings with shackles
and their leaders with iron chains,9 to execute the judgment written against them.
This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.
Praise the LORD!

PSALMS 149

A New Song of Praise

1 Shout praises to the [Lord]!
Sing him a new song of praise
when his loyal people meet.

2 People of Israel, rejoice
because of your Creator.
People of Zion, celebrate
because of your King.

3 Praise his name by dancing
and playing music on harps
and tambourines.

4 The [Lord] is pleased
with his people,
and he gives victory
to those who are humble.

5 All of you faithful people,
praise our glorious Lord!
Celebrate and worship.

6  t Praise God with songs
on your lips
and a sword in your hand.

7 Take revenge and punish
the nations.

8 Put chains of iron
on their kings and rulers.

9 Punish them as they deserve;
this is the privilege
of God's faithful people.
Shout praises to the [Lord]!