Psalms 149
Psalms 149 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 149 summary
The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there.
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The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth conquering and to conquer. To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims, I. Abundance of joy to all the people of God (Psa 149:1-5). II. Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (Psa 149:6-9).
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 149 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
Sing to the Lord a New Song
1Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints. 2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3Let them praise his name in the dance: Let them sing praises unto him with timbrel and harp. 4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation. 5Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds. 6[Let] the high praises of God [be] in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand; 7To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishments upon the peoples; 8To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; 9To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah.