Psalm 149

Common English Bible

Sing to the Lord a new song;
    sing God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful!
² Let Israel celebrate its maker;
    let Zion’s children rejoice in their king!
³ Let them praise God’s name with dance;
    let them sing God’s praise with the drum and lyre!
⁴ Because the Lord is pleased with his people,
    God will beautify the poor with saving help.

⁵ Let the faithful celebrate with glory;
    let them shout for joy on their beds.^[a]
6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouths
        and a double-edged sword in their hands,
⁷     to get revenge against the nations
        and punishment on the peoples,
⁸     binding their rulers in chains
        and their officials in iron shackles,
⁹     achieving the justice
    written against them.
That will be an honor for all God’s faithful people.

Praise the Lord!