149:7 in order to take 1 revenge on the nations,
and punish foreigners.
149:9 and execute the judgment to which their enemies 2 have been sentenced. 3
All his loyal followers will be vindicated. 4
Praise the Lord!
1 tn Heb “to do.”
2 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the enemies of the people of God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Heb “to do against them judgment [that] is written.”
4 tn Heb “it is honor for all his godly ones.” The judgment of the oppressive kings will bring vindication and honor to God’s people (see vv. 4-5).