Psalm 149
Douay-Rheims 1899
Chapter overview
Psalm 149 celebrates a new communal song, dancing, music, and honor for humble people. Praise stands beside accountable judgment over oppressive power, portrayed as faithful victory rather than uncontrolled personal vengeance.
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1Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king.
3Let them praise his name in choir: let them sing to him with the timbrel and the psaltery.
4For the Lord is well pleased with his people: and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.
5The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds.
6The high praise of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands:
7To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people:
8To bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron.
9To execute upon them the judgment that is written: this glory is to all his saints. Alleluia.
Douay-Rheims 1899 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.