Psalms 149

¹ Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song, a hymn in the assembly of the faithful.

² Let Israel be glad in their maker, the people of Zion rejoice in their king.

³ Let them praise his name in festive dance, make music with tambourine and lyre.

⁴ For the LORD takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory.

⁵ Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, cry out for joy at their banquet,

⁶ With the praise of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands,

⁷ To bring retribution on the nations, punishment on the peoples,

⁸ To bind their kings with chains, shackle their nobles with irons,

⁹ To execute the judgments decreed for them-- such is the glory of all God's faithful. Hallelujah!