Psalmorum 149

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

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

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

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

3 Laudent nomen eius 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 [yeshu`ah].

5 Exultabunt sancti in gloria: lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

Let the holy ones rejoice in honor. 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 iudicium conscriptum: gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis eius. Alleluia.

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