Psalm 149 - Modern English Version

¹ Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of the saints.

² Let Israel rejoice in his maker; let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.

³ Let them praise His name in the dance; let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp.

⁴ For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the meek with salvation.

⁵ Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.

⁶ Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand,

⁷ to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishment on the peoples;

⁸ to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

⁹ to execute on them the judgment written! This honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord!