Parallel Bible results for "Psalm 149:1-6"

Psalms 149:1-6

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1 Hallelujah! Sing to God a brand-new song, praise him in the company of all who love him.
1 Praise the LORD.Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.
2 Let all Israel celebrate their Sovereign Creator, Zion's children exult in their King.
2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King.
3 Let them praise his name in dance; strike up the band and make great music!
3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.
4 And why? Because God delights in his people, festoons plain folk with salvation garlands!
4 For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
5 Let true lovers break out in praise, sing out from wherever they're sitting,
5 Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.
6 Shout the high praises of God, brandish their swords in the wild sword-dance -
6 May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,
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