Psalms 149
1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
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. Praise ye the LORD.
Common Questions About Psalms 149
What does Psalm 149 call God's people to do?
It calls them to sing a new song, praise God's name with dancing, making melody with tambourine and lyre, because the Lord takes pleasure in His people.
What does the psalm say about God's judgment?
It describes God's people executing vengeance on the nations and binding kings, poetic language reflecting God's ultimate justice being carried out through His people in that era.
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Questions to Think About
- What would joyful, physically expressive worship, like dancing described here, look like for you?
- How does knowing 'the Lord takes pleasure in his people' shape your sense of identity before Him?
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