Psalms 149:1-9

Praise the LORD! Sing a new song to the LORD; sing his praise in the meeting of his people. Let the Israelites be happy because of God, their Maker. Let the people of Jerusalem rejoice because of their King. They should praise him with dancing. They should sing praises to him with tambourines and harps. The LORD is pleased with his people; he saves the humble. Let those who worship him rejoice in his glory. Let them sing for joy even in bed! Let them shout his praise with their two-edged swords in their hands. They will punish the nations and defeat the people. They will put those kings in chains and those important men in iron bands. They will punish them as God has written. God is honored by all who worship him. Praise the LORD!