Psalms 149:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 149:1

1 Praise¹ the Lord!
^aSing to the Lord a new song,
And His praise in the assembly of saints.

2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their ^aKing.

3 ^aLet them praise His name with the dance;
Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp.

4 For ^athe Lord takes pleasure in His people;
^bHe will beautify the¹ humble with salvation.

5 Let the saints be joyful in glory;
Let them ^asing aloud on their beds.

6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth,
And ^aa two-edged sword in their hand,

7 To execute vengeance on the nations,
And punishments on the peoples;

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

9 ^aTo execute on them the written judgment—
^bThis honor have all His saints.
¹Praise the Lord!

Verse Comparison: Psalms 149:1

American Standard Version
Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.

Amplified® Bible
PRAISE THE Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, praise Him in the assembly of His saints!

Contemporary English Version
Shout praises to the LORD! Sing him a new song of praise when his loyal people meet.

Darby English Version
Hallelujah! Sing unto Jehovah a new song; [sing] his praise in the congregation of the godly.

Good News Bible
Praise the LORD! Sing a new song to the LORD; praise him in the assembly of his faithful people!

King James Version
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

New American Standard Bible
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, {And} His praise in the congregation of the godly ones.

New International Version
Praise the LORD.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the saints.

New King James Version
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song,
And His praise in the assembly of saints.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones.

Revised Standard Version
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful!

Young's Literal Translation
Praise ye Jah! Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, His praise in an assembly of saints.

New English Translation
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song! Praise him in the assembly of the godly!¹