Psalms 149
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 149, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, {and} his praise in the congregation of saints. {Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah}
Psalms 149:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. {in him...: Heb. in his Makers}
Psalms 149:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. {in...: or, with the pipe}
Psalms 149:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Psalms 149:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Psalms 149:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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{Let} the high {praises} of God {be} in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; {mouth: Heb. throat}
Psalms 149:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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To execute vengeance upon the heathen, {and} punishments upon the people;
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To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
Psalms 149:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 149:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.