Psalm 149:4–9

4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;s

he adorns the humble with salvation.t

5 Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory;

let them shout for joy on their beds.u

6 Let the exaltation of God be in their mouthsB

and a double-edged sword in their hands,v

7 inflicting vengeance on the nations

and punishment on the peoples,w

8 binding their kings with chains

and their dignitaries with iron shackles,x

9 carrying out the judgment decreed against them.

This honor is for all his faithful people.y

Hallelujah!