1Praise ye the LORD . Sing unto the LORD a new song , and his praise in the congregation of saints . 2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King . 3Let them praise his name in the dance : let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp .
God's Delight in His People
4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people : he will beautify the meek with salvation . 5Let the saints be joyful in glory : let them sing aloud upon their beds .
Judgment and Victory
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth , and a twoedged sword in their hand ; 7To execute vengeance upon the heathen , and punishments upon the people ; 8To bind their kings with chains , and their nobles with fetters of iron ; 9To execute upon them the judgment written : this honour have all his saints . Praise ye the LORD .