149:5 Let the godly rejoice because of their vindication! 1
Let them shout for joy upon their beds! 2
149:1 Praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Praise him in the assembly of the godly! 4
1 tn Heb “in glory.” Here “glory” probably refers to the “honor” that belongs to the
2 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.
3 sn Psalm 149. The psalmist calls upon God’s people to praise him because he is just and avenges them.
4 tn Heb “his praise in the assembly of the godly ones.”