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Psalm 149:7-9
New English Translation
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.
Footnotes
- Psalm 149:7 tn Heb “to do.”
- Psalm 149:8 tn Heb “to bind.”
- Psalm 149:9 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the enemies of the people of God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Psalm 149:9 tn Heb “to do against them judgment [that] is written.”
- 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).
Psalm 149:7-9
New International Version
Psalm 149:7-9
New International Version
Psalm 149:7-9
King James Version
Psalm 149:7-9
King James Version
7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.
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