Psalms 149 — parallel

149:1

the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.

149:2

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.

149:3

Let them praise his name : let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.

Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

149:4

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

149:5

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.

149:6

Let the high praises of God be , and a twoedged sword in their hand;

May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,

149:7

To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;

to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,

149:8

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

to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron,

149:9

To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.

to execute the judgment written against them. This honor is for all His saints. Hallelujah!