Salmos 149

1 Cantád a Jehová canción nueva: su alabanza sea en la congregación de los misericordiosos.

Praise the Lord! Sing a new song to the Lord! Praise him wherever his faithful followers gather!

2 Alégrese Israel con su hacedor: los hijos de Sión se regocijen con su Rey.

Let Israel celebrate their Creator; let the people of Zion be happy in their King.

3 Alaben su nombre con corro: con adufe y arpa canten a él.

Praise his nature with dancing; sing praises to him, accompanied by tambourine and harp.

4 Porque Jehová toma contentamiento con su pueblo: hermoseará a los humildes con salud.

For the Lord enjoys his people; he honors the oppressed with salvation.

5 Regocijarse han los piadosos con gloria: cantarán sobre sus camas.

Let the faithful celebrate how he honors them; let them sing happily even from their beds.

6 Ensalzamientos de Dios estarán en sus gargantas; y espadas de dos filos en sus manos:

May their praises of God always be on their lips, a double-edged sword in their hands,

7 Para hacer venganza de los Gentiles: castigos en los pueblos.

ready to take revenge on the nations, to punish the foreign peoples,

8 Para aprisionar a sus reyes en grillos; y a sus nobles en cadenas de hierro.

to imprison their kings in shackles and their leaders in iron chains,

9 Para hacer en ellos el juicio escrito: esta será la gloria de todos sus piadosos. Alelu- Jah.

to impose the judgment decreed against them. This is an honor for all his faithful followers. Praise the Lord!