Psalmorum 149

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

Praise ye the Lord. Sing ye vnto the Lord a newe song: let his prayse be heard in the Congregation of Saints.

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

Let Israel reioyce in him that made him, and let ye children of Zion reioyce in their King.

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

Let them prayse his Name with the flute: let them sing prayses vnto him with the timbrell and harpe.

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

For the Lord hath pleasure in his people: he will make the meeke glorious by deliuerance.

5 Exultabunt sancti in gloria: lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

Let ye Saints be ioyfull with glorie: let them sing loud vpon their beddes.

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

Let the high Actes of God bee in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hands,

7 Ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus: increpationes in populis.

To execute vengeance vpon the heathen, and corrections among the people:

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

To binde their Kings in chaines, and their nobles with fetters of yron,

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

That they may execute vpon them the iudgement that is written: this honour shall be to all his Saintes. Prayse ye the Lord.