The Book of Psalms

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

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

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.(c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(a)149:1 Praise…: Heb. Hallelujah

(b)149:2 in him…: Heb. in his Makers

(d)149:6 mouth: Heb. throat