149
Alleluia.
Sing to the Lord a new song: his praise is in the assembly of the saints.
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult in their king.
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sings praises to him with timbrel and psaltery.
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; and will exalt the meek with salvation.
The saints shall rejoice in glory; and shall exult on their beds.
The * Gr. exaltations, q.d. extollings. high praises of God shall be in their throat, and two-edged swords in their hands;
to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments among the peoples;
to bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron; to execute on them the judgment Gr. inscribed, sc. in the scripture. written: this honour have all his saints.

*149:6 Gr. exaltations, q.d. extollings.

149:8 Gr. inscribed, sc. in the scripture.