Psalm 149

1 Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the 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 timbrel and harp.

4 For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.

5 Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds.

6  Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;

7 To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishments upon the peoples;

8 To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron;

9 To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah.

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

6 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!