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Psalm 149:8-9
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8 The godly bind[a] their enemies’ kings in chains,
and their nobles in iron shackles,
9 and execute the judgment to which their enemies[b] have been sentenced.[c]
All his loyal followers will be vindicated.[d]
Praise the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149:8 tn Heb “to bind.”
  2. Psalm 149:9 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the enemies of the people of God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  3. Psalm 149:9 tn Heb “to do against them judgment [that] is written.”
  4. Psalm 149:9 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).
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