149:4 For the Lord takes delight in his people;
he exalts the oppressed by delivering them. 1
149:5 Let the godly rejoice because of their vindication! 2
Let them shout for joy upon their beds! 3
1 tn Heb “he honors the oppressed [with] deliverance.”
2 tn Heb “in glory.” Here “glory” probably refers to the “honor” that belongs to the
3 tn The significance of the reference to “beds” is unclear. Perhaps the point is that they should rejoice at all times, even when falling asleep or awaking.