Psalm 149-150

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!

Praise God in his sanctuary!
    Praise God in his fortress, the sky!
² Praise God in his mighty acts!
    Praise God as suits his incredible greatness!
³ Praise God with the blast of the ram’s horn!
    Praise God with lute and lyre!
⁴ Praise God with drum and dance!
    Praise God with strings and pipe!
⁵ Praise God with loud cymbals!
    Praise God with clashing cymbals!
⁶ Let every living thing praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!