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III

23 Then I will proclaim your name to my brethren;
    in the assembly I will praise you:[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 22:23 In the assembly I will praise you: the person who offered a thanksgiving sacrifice in the Temple recounted to the other worshipers the favor received from God and invited them to share in the sacrificial banquet. The final section (Ps 22:24–32) may be a summary or a citation of the psalmist’s poem of praise.

23 You who fear the Lord, praise him!(A)
    All you descendants of Jacob, honor him!(B)
    Revere him,(C) all you descendants of Israel!

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12 My foot stands on level ground;[a]
    in assemblies I will bless the Lord.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 26:12 On level ground: in safety, where there is no danger of tripping and falling. In assemblies: at the Temple. Having walked around the altar, the symbol of God’s presence, the psalmist blesses God.

12 My feet stand on level ground;(A)
    in the great congregation(B) I will praise the Lord.

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18 Then I will thank you in the great assembly;
    I will praise you before the mighty throng.(A)

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18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly;(A)
    among the throngs(B) I will praise you.(C)

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10 When I sing of your righteousness
    in a great assembly,
See, I do not restrain my lips;
    as you, Lord, know.(A)

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10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
    I speak of your faithfulness(A) and your saving help.
I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness
    from the great assembly.(B)

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Psalm 149[a]

Praise God with Song and Sword

Hallelujah!

Sing to the Lord a new song,
    his praise in the assembly of the faithful.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149 A hymn inviting the people of Israel to celebrate their God in song and festive dance (Ps 149:1–3, 5) because God has chosen them and given them victory (Ps 149:4). The exodus and conquest are the defining acts of Israel; the people must be ready to do again those acts in the future at the divine command (Ps 149:6–9).

Psalm 149

Praise the Lord.[a](A)

Sing to the Lord a new song,(B)
    his praise in the assembly(C) of his faithful people.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 149:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 9