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Old Testament · Book 19 of 66

Psalms 149

9 verses · WEB & KJV side-by-side

Psalms 149 is part of Psalms, hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others (c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)). The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Below you can read all 9 verses of Psalms 149 in both the World English Bible (WEB) and the King James Version (KJV).

1

Praise Yahweh! Sing to Yahweh a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.

2

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

3

Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!

4

For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

5

Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

6

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

7

To execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples;

8

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

9

to execute on them the written judgment. All his saints have this honor. Praise Yah!

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