Psalmorum 149

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

Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful ones.

2 Lætetur Israël in eo qui fecit eum, et filii Sion exsultent in rege suo.

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the people of Zion be joyful in their King.

3 Laudent nomen ejus in choro; in tympano et psalterio psallant ei.

Let them praise his name in the dance. Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp.

4 Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo, et exaltabit mansuetos in salutem.

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

5 Exsultabunt sancti in gloria; lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

Let the faithful ones rejoice in glory. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

6 Exaltationes Dei in gutture eorum, et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum:

May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand;

7 ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus, increpationes in populis;

To execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples;

8 ad alligandos reges eorum in compedibus, et nobiles eorum in manicis ferreis;

To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

9 ut faciant in eis judicium conscriptum: gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis ejus. Alleluja.]

to execute on them the written judgment. All his faithful ones have this honor. Praise the LORD.