Psalm 149:1

Translations

Modern

Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.

Traditional

Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

Literal

Hallelu YAH! Sing to YHWH a new song—His praise in the assembly of the holy ones!

Latin

Alleluja. Cantate Domino canticum novum; laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.

Notes

Psalms 149:1–9

This psalm of praise celebrates the Lord's victory. God is the Maker of Israel (Psalm 149:1–2) and the victorious King who shares his glory with his faithful followers (149:3–9).

Psalms 146:1–150:6

The Psalter ends with five hallelujah psalms, so named because each begins and ends with Praise the LORD! (Hebrew haleluyah).

Theme notes and profiles

Celebration Retribution

Related verses

Psalm 33:3
Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Psalm 148:1
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.
Hebrews 2:12
He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”
Psalm 98:1
A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
Isaiah 42:10
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.
Psalm 116:18
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
Psalm 22:22
I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
Psalm 68:26
Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.
Psalm 22:25
My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.
Psalm 144:9
I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—
Psalm 89:5
The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.

Parallels

Psalm 98:1–9 Isaiah 42:10–17

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

God, Names of Gratitude Music New Persecution Psalms, Book of

Topics

Church: Congregation of Saints Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Thanksgiving Titles and Names of the Church: Congregation of Saints Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Psalm 149:1

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