1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.* 149.1 Praise…: Heb. Hallelujah2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.* 149.2 in him…: Heb. in his Makers3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.* 149.3 in…: or, with the pipe4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;* 149.6 mouth: Heb. throat7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; 8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.