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For the Lord is pleased with his people;
    he beautifies the afflicted with salvation.

May those he loves be exalted,
    singing for joy on their couches.
Let high praises to God be heard[a] in their throats,
    while they wield two-edged swords in their hands

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149:6 The Heb. lacks heard

For the Lord takes delight(A) in his people;
    he crowns the humble with victory.(B)
Let his faithful people rejoice(C) in this honor
    and sing for joy on their beds.(D)

May the praise of God be in their mouths(E)
    and a double-edged(F) sword in their hands,(G)

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