Psalm 149:5

Sing to the LORD a New Song · Psalm 149:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.
Traditional
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Literal
Let the holy ones exult in His glory; let them sing for joy upon their beds.
Latin
Exsultabunt sancti in gloria; lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.

Notes

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).

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

Parallels

Psalm 98:1–9 Isaiah 42:10–17

Glossary

Music Persecution Praise Psalms, Book of

Topics

Beds: Saints Meditate and Praise God While On Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise is Obligatory Upon: Saints Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To