Thematic Bible

Psalm 149:1

Hallelujah! Sing a new song to the LORD, praising him where the godly gather together.

Psalm 149:2

May Israel rejoice in its Maker, and Zion's descendants in their King!

Psalm 149:3

May they praise his name with dancing, chanting songs to him with tambourines and lyres.

Psalm 149:4

For the LORD is pleased with his people; he beautifies the afflicted with salvation.

Psalm 149:5

May those he loves be exalted, singing for joy on their couches.

Psalm 149:6

Let high praises to God be heard in their throats, while they wield two-edged swords in their hands

Psalm 149:7

as they bring retribution to nations and punishment to nations,

Psalm 149:8

binding their kings with chains, their officials with iron bands,

Psalm 149:9

and executing the judgment written against them. This is honor for all the ones he loves. Hallelujah!