Psalms 149

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 149 of 150

¹ Praise Jah! Sing to Jehovah a new song, His praise in the assembly of the godly ones.

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 praise to Him with the timbrel and lyre.

⁴ For Jehovah takes pleasure in His people; He beautifies the humble with salvation.

Chapter Summary

The prophet exhorts to praise Jehovah for His love to the elect, and for His power over His enemies.

הָלַל praise H1984 · TWOT 500

חָסִיד godly ones H2623 · TWOT 698b

תְּהִלָּה praise H8416 · TWOT 500c

יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b

עָנָו humble H6035 · TWOT 1652a

נְקָמָה vengeance H5360 · TWOT 1413b

Binding Kings with Chains

The godly ones execute vengeance on the nations, binding their kings with chains and their nobles with iron bands.

Psalms 149:7-8

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