Psalms 149
1Praise the Lord.Sing to the Lord a new song,his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. 2Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;let the people of Zion be glad in their King. 3Let them praise his name with dancingand make music to him with timbrel and harp. 4For the Lord takes delight in his people;he crowns the humble with victory. 5Let his faithful people rejoice in this honorand sing for joy on their beds. 6May the praise of God be in their mouthsand a double-edged sword in their hands, 7to inflict vengeance on the nationsand punishment on the peoples, 8to bind their kings with fetters,their nobles with shackles of iron, 9to carry out the sentence written against them—this is the glory of all his faithful people.Praise the Lord.
Study Context for Psalms 149
As you study Psalms 149, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 149 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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