1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Praise…: Heb. Hallelujah

2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. in him…: Heb. in his Makers

3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp. in…: or, with the pipe

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

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

6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; mouth: Heb. throat

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.