Psalmorum 149

1 Alleluia. Cantate Domino canticum novum: laus eius in ecclesia sanctorum.

Hallelujah. Sing to the Lord a new song, sound his praise where the faithful are gathered.

2 Lætetur Israel in eo, qui fecit eum: et filii Sion exultent in rege suo.

Let Israel rejoice in its maker, sons of Zion exult in their king.

3 Laudent nomen eius in choro: in tympano, et psalterio psallant ei:

Let them praise his name in the dance, making music with lyre and with timbrel.

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

For the Lord delights in his people, adorning the humble with victory.

5 Exultabunt sancti in gloria: lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

Let the faithful exult and extol him with glad ringing cries all night long.

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

High praises of God in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand:

7 Ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus: increpationes in populis.

on the heathen to execute vengeance, and chastisement sore on the nations,

8 Ad alligandos reges eorum in compedibus: et nobiles eorum in manicis ferreis.

binding their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron,

9 Ut faciant in eis iudicium conscriptum: gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis eius. Alleluia.

to execute on them the doom that is written. This is the glory of all his faithful. Hallelujah.