Psalm 149

Psalm 149 Meaning

Psalm 149 calls God's people to sing a new song and rejoice in their Maker, praising Him with dancing and music, for the LORD takes pleasure in His people and adorns the humble with salvation.

It pictures the faithful with the high praises of God, sharing in the honor of His justice in the world.

Key verses from Psalm 149

“Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.”
Psalm 149:1

“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”
Psalm 149:4

“Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.”
Psalm 149:5

How Psalm 149 points to Jesus

Jesus adorns the humble with salvation and gives His people a new song. In Him the meek are crowned with beauty and share in the triumph of God's righteousness.

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