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Psalms 149

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - 1898

9 verses - Ultra-literal (word-for-word) - Public Domain

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Psalms 149:1

Praise ye Jah! Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, His praise in an assembly of saints.

Psalms 149:2

Israel doth rejoice in his Maker, Sons of Zion do joy in their king.

Psalms 149:3

They praise His name in a dance, With timbrel and harp sing praise to Him.

Psalms 149:4

For Jehovah is pleased with His people, He beautifieth the humble with salvation.

Psalms 149:5

Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud on their beds.

Psalms 149:6

The exaltation of God [is] in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand.

Psalms 149:7

To do vengeance among nations, Punishments among the peoples.

Psalms 149:8

To bind their kings with chains, And their honoured ones with fetters of iron,

Psalms 149:9

To do among them the judgment written, An honour it [is] for all his saints. Praise ye Jah!

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