📖 Psalms — Chapter 149 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 149:1 RTPraise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
Psalms 149:2 Let Israel Rrejoice Tin him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Psalms 149:3 Let them praise his name RTin the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Psalms 149:4 For the LORD Rtaketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Psalms 149:5 Let Rthe saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Psalms 149:6 Let Rthe high praises of God be in their Tmouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
Psalms 149:7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
Psalms 149:8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
Psalms 149:9 RTo execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 149:1–3 — A new song for the Maker
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The congregation celebrates its Maker and King with song and instruments. Joy responds to belonging to God.
Key Truth: Rejoice in the Maker and King.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new ____ , and his praise in the congregation of saints.” (Psalms 149:1)
Find it in Psalms 149:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their ____ .” (Psalms 149:2)
Find it in Psalms 149:2 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and ____ .” (Psalms 149:3)
Find it in Psalms 149:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 149:4–5 — Salvation and joy for the meek
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
God takes pleasure in his people and beautifies the meek with salvation. Praise reaches even the quiet place of their beds.
Key Truth: Receive salvation with humble joy.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For the LORD taketh ____ in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.” (Psalms 149:4)
Find it in Psalms 149:4 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the ____ with salvation.” (Psalms 149:4)
Find it in Psalms 149:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their ____ .” (Psalms 149:5)
Find it in Psalms 149:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 149:6–9 — Praise and written judgment
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Sword, chains, and judgment imagery portrays the overturning of hostile power. This historical worship language is not a command for Christians to attack opponents; private vengeance belongs to God.
Key Truth: Entrust judgment to God.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged ____ in their hand;” (Psalms 149:6)
Find it in Psalms 149:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “To bind their kings with ____ , and their nobles with fetters of iron;” (Psalms 149:8)
Find it in Psalms 149:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “To execute upon them the ____ written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the …” (Psalms 149:9)
Find it in Psalms 149:9 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Romans 12:19 — Vengeance belongs to God, not private retaliation.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can praise accompany humble trust in God’s justice?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the new song express shared belonging?
2. How do Maker and King direct the celebration?
3. How does divine pleasure give the meek honour?
4. How do bed songs extend praise beyond assembly?
5. What bounds the judgment imagery in its own wording?
Notes
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