Psalms 149:6

Psalms 149:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
• New International Version (NIV)May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,

Context of Psalms 149:6

4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation. 5Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds. Letthe high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand; 7To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishments upon the peoples; 8To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron;

Psalms 149:6 word by word

רוֹמְמ֣וֹת אֵ֭ל בִּגְרוֹנָ֑ם וְחֶ֖רֶב פִּֽיפִיּ֣וֹת בְּיָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear

• Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• swordחֶ֫רֶבchereb · swordH2719
• handיָדyâd · handH3027

Cross-references for Psalms 149:6

• Psalms 96:4For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.
• Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, andPethahiah, said, Stand up and bless Jehovah your God from everlasting to everlasting; and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
• Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
• Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
• Revelation 19:6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigneth.
• Psalms 115:7They have hands, but they handle not; Feet have they, but they walk not; Neither speak they through their throat.
• Psalms 145:3Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.
• Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
• Revelation 1:16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Commentaries on Psalms 149:6

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth - Margin, as in Hebrew, in their throat. Literally, “Praises of God in their throat; and a sword of two edges in their hand.” That is, In the very work of executing the purposes of God on his enemies, there should be the feeling and the language of praise. Their hearts should be full of confidence in God; they should feel that they are engaged in his service; and while they defend themselves, or inflict…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 Some of God's servants of old were appointed to execute vengeance according to his word. They did not do it from personal revenge or earthly politics, but in obedience to God's command. And the honour intended for all the saints of God, consists in their triumphs over the enemies of their salvation. Christ never intended his gospel should be spread by fire and sword, or his righteousness by the wrath of man. But let the high praises of God be…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-9vengeance: The Lord is the one who brings justice against wrongdoing (see Psalms 2:3; 94:1; 102:20; 142:7; 146:7).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. high praises--or, "deeds." They shall go forth as religious warriors, as once religious laborers (Ne 4:17).Read the comment
• Rashi on Tanakh · v. 6Lofty praises of God in their throats and they will be for them a double-edged sword.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 149:6

• Music
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Commentaries on Psalms 149

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings