Psalms 149:2-9

2 Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.
3 Let them praise his name in the dance; let them sing psalms unto him with the tambour and harp.
4 For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation.
5 Let the godly exult in glory; let them shout 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 against the nations, [and] punishment among 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 honour have all his saints. Hallelujah!

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Footnotes 7

  • [a]. The Hebrew word for 'Maker' is plural.
  • [b]. Am (singular of Ammim, Ps. 7.8). It generally signifies Israel.
  • [c]. Lit. 'throat,' as Ps. 5.9; Isa. 58.1.
  • [d]. Goim: see Isa. 1.4.
  • [e]. Leummim: see Ps. 2.1.
  • [f]. Chasid: see Ps. 30.4.
  • [g]. Or 'exercise among them.'
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