Psalm 149

Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

Celebrate the Lord with joy! Sing a fresh, heartfelt song to Him, and let His praises echo among the community of believers.

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

May Israel find joy in its Creator; may the children of Zion delight in their King.

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.

Celebrate His name with joyful dance; sing your heart out to Him with drums and harp.

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

God finds joy in His people, and He will adorn the humble with His saving grace.

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

Let the virtuous rejoice in their honor; let their hearts sing with joy even as they rest.

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;

May their lips overflow with heartfelt praises to God, and their hands firmly grasp a double-edged sword.

To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;

To take vengeance on the nations and bring punishment on the peoples.

To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

To shackle their rulers in chains, and their elite in iron cuffs;

To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.

To carry out the divine justice inscribed, is a privilege bestowed upon all His faithful. Celebrate the Lord with joy.