Psalms 149:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 149:2

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.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 149:2

American Standard Version
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Amplified® Bible
Let Israel rejoice in Him, their Maker; let Zion's children triumph {and} be joyful in their King!

Contemporary English Version
People of Israel, rejoice because of your Creator. People of Zion, celebrate because of your King.

Darby English Version
Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.

Good News Bible
Be glad, Israel, because of your Creator; rejoice, people of Zion, because of your king!

King James Version
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

New American Standard Bible
Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King.

New International Version
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
let the people of Zion be glad in their King.

New King James Version
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Let Israel show gladness in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King.

Revised Standard Version
Let Israel be glad in his Maker, let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King!

Young's Literal Translation
Israel doth rejoice in his Maker, Sons of Zion do joy in their king.

New English Translation
Let Israel rejoice in their Creator! Let the people¹ of Zion delight in their king!²