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Psalm 149:7-9
New English Translation

7 in order to take[a] revenge on the nations,
and punish foreigners.
8 The godly bind[b] their enemies’ kings in chains,
and their nobles in iron shackles,
9 and execute the judgment to which their enemies[c] have been sentenced.[d]
All his loyal followers will be vindicated.[e]
Praise the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149:7 tn Heb “to do.”
  2. Psalm 149:8 tn Heb “to bind.”
  3. Psalm 149:9 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the enemies of the people of God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  4. Psalm 149:9 tn Heb “to do against them judgment [that] is written.”
  5. 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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Psalm 149:7-9
New International Version

7 to inflict vengeance(A) on the nations
    and punishment(B) on the peoples,
8 to bind their kings with fetters,(C)
    their nobles with shackles of iron,(D)
9 to carry out the sentence written against them—(E)
    this is the glory of all his faithful people.(F)

Praise the Lord.

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