149:1  O praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and His praise in the congregation of saints.

149:2  Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

149:3  Let them praise His name in the dance; let them sing praises to Him with the drum and lyre,

149:4  For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He crowns the meek with salvation.

149:5  Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud upon their beds.

149:6  Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand

149:7  To execute vengeance upon the nations and punishments upon the people,

149:8  To bind their kings with chains and their nobles with iron bands,

149:9  To carry out upon them the judgment written—this honor have all His saints. O praise the LORD!