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Psalms 149:6
6Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,
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 the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. 5Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory; let them shout for joy on their beds. Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, 7inflicting vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, 8binding their kings with chains and their dignitaries with iron shackles,
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רוֹמְמ֣וֹת אֵ֭ל בִּגְרוֹנָ֑ם וְחֶ֖רֶב פִּֽיפִיּ֣וֹת בְּיָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 149:6
- Psalms 96:4For the Lord is great and is highly praised; he is feared above all gods.
- Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites — Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah — said, “Stand up. Blessed be the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting.” Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
- Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of the heavens, because all his works are true and his ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
- Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!
- Revelation 19:6Then I heard something like the voice of a vast multitude, like the sound of cascading waters, and like the rumbling of loud thunder, saying, Hallelujah, because our Lord God, the Almighty, reigns!
- Psalms 115:7They have hands but cannot feel, feet, but cannot walk. They cannot make a sound with their throats.
- Psalms 145:3The Lord is great and is highly praised; his greatness is unsearchable.
- Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- Revelation 1:16He had seven stars in his right hand; a sharp double-edged sword came from his mouth, and his face was shining like the sun at full 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
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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
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