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For the Lord takes delight in his people,
    honors the poor with victory.
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory,
    cry out for joy on their couches,[a]
With the praise of God in their mouths,
    and a two-edged sword in their hands,(A)

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  1. 149:5 On their couches: the people reclined to banquet.

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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For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;

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