1 Hallelujah! Sing a new song to the LORD, praising him where the godly gather together. ISV — Psalm 149:1
2 May Israel rejoice in its Maker, and Zion’s descendants in their King! ISV — Psalm 149:2
3 May they praise his name with dancing, chanting songs to him with tambourines and lyres. ISV — Psalm 149:3
4 For the LORD is pleased with his people; he beautifies the afflicted with salvation. ISV — Psalm 149:4
5 May those he loves be exalted, singing for joy on their couches. ISV — Psalm 149:5
6 Let high praises to God be heard a149:6 The Heb. lacks heard in their throats, while they wield two-edged swords in their hands ISV — Psalm 149:6
7 as they bring retribution to nations and punishment to peoples, ISV — Psalm 149:7
8 binding their kings with chains, their officials with iron bands, ISV — Psalm 149:8
9 and executing the judgment written against them. This is honor for all the ones he loves. Hallelujah! ISV — Psalm 149:9