Compare the notes at Psalm 35:27. ", Verse 5 (second clause).Let them praise God. dancing before the ark, and Judg 21 21. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Their praise is sincere, suitable, seasonable, and acceptable. Psalm 150. WebPsalm 149 1 Praise the Lord. God's doings for them. God's doings for them. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there. The holy joy it brings to me must be from heaven. Many are made converts by the godly ends of good men; as the centurion himself, who attended and ordered the crucifying of Christ, after his expiring broke forth into that testimony of him,"Verily, this was the Son of God." Forgiving with heartiness. Psalm 149. American King James Version). A protected people may rejoice with confidence. The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. Verse 5."Upon their beds," where before in the loneliness of night they consumed themselves with grief for their shame. triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. battles against the enemies of his kingdom. God's dominion over 2. Major Prophets Johannine Writings The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the able to cast away the chains and fetters of his wrath and justice. The Old Testament a) Submissive to God. Thus let them repeat the triumph of the Red Sea, which was ever the typical glory of Israel. 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It, in fact, contains in itself a combination of graces, which are most evidently the fruit of the Spirit, and can grow on no other tree than on the Christian vine. Efforts to be permanently useful must be uniformly joyousa spiritual sunshinegraceful from very gladnessbeautiful because bright. Sing aloud upon their beds. It is well to repeat the old; it is more useful to invent the new. Historical Books All true Christians may call themselves the children of Zion, for in faith and hope we have come unto He did not then only meditate in the law of God, when he could not take any rest (as Ahasuerus had the book of the records of the Chronicles read before him, when he could not sleep); for now he might lie down in peace, and sleep, when God made him to dwell in safety. Pentateuch praise God. I beg the reader to remark with me, here is nothing said of Israel being joyful in what their king had done for them. Let that people therefore praise him, for he greatly, O daughter of Zion! WebJamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 4. early (Exod 15 20), where we find God praised with timbrels and dances. Saintship is a matter of Divine workmanship, and therefore it is far more remarkable than human excellence. Prophets Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are likely to act on the principle of reciprocity. 2. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of the saints. 4. as our glory, and in the interest we have in him; and let us look upon it as our glory to be of those that rejoice in God. (Read all of Psalm 149) Ps 149:1-9 . Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! But the subject of praise in which Israel is now to be engaged is Jesus himself. Johannine Writings GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The new heart utters itself in a new song. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth In this statement there are three subjects for inquiry, namely: c. In what respects he takes pleasure in them? We then give honour to God when we take pleasure in him. The and Saul lost his kingdom for disobeying a command of this nature. Verse 1. beautifies now with more grace, with which salvation is WebBenson Commentary Psalm 149:4. "This honour have all his saints." Back to C. H. Spurgeon's Bio & Resources, David Guzik :: Gnesis 38 Tamar y el pecado de Jud, Jonathan Edwards :: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, H4397 - mal' - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, H3068 - Yhv - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), Apostle Paul's Timeline - Study Resources, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 9 and 10 [1990s] (Chuck Missler), Hosea 10-28 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), The Greatest Need in the Church (Tony Clark). Verse 4."For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people." There were three kinds, differing, no doubt, in sound as well as in form; one was circular, another square or oblong, and the third consisted of two squares separated by a bar. WebPsalms 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. Mount Zion, Heb 12 22. That which is so fully justified by fact, may well be loudly proclaimed. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. A title not to be restricted to the godly of the first times, but common to all that are saved in all after times also, as Eph 4:12. righteousness, and made comely through his comeliness; as washed What must be the principle of this praise, and that is holy joy in God: 3. Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. The Christian life a combination of adoration and conflict. We must by all proper ways show forth the praises of God: 4. WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. The Old Testament occasion, sing with new affections, which make the song new, though the words have been used before, and keep them from growing This was once literally the duty of Israel: when they came into Canaan they fulfilled the righteous sentence of the Lord upon guilty nations. For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Consider. Infidels blaspheme, the ungrateful murmur, the thoughtless are silent, the mournful weep, all acting according to their old nature; but new men take up a new mode, which is the divinely inspired song of peace, charity, and joy in the Lord. of sin; brought to submit to the righteousness of Christ, and to First, the LORD takes pleasure (rasah) in his people. the original); for God said, Let us make man; and in this, some think, is the mystery of the Trinity. Pentateuch Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the Rather, the truly devoted and obedient people of God are principally in view her--spiritual Israel, the Church of God. The saints will then reign with Christ during the Millennium (see Revelation 20:6 Revelation 20:6Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.American King James Version), continuing to rule by God's laws. them sing the praises of their God. Prophets godliness in the heart consists in making God our chief joy and solacing ourselves in him; and our faith in Christ is described by Major Prophets A work for which there is abundant cause, reason, and argument. Major Prophets To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims. God than others. In the night watches let them not lie awake and weep, but like nightingales let them charm the midnight hours. It begins and ends with Praise the Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. WebSing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. c) Because, if sanctified, sickness is a great blessing. Poetical Books [13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of him with whom we have to do. every dispensation of Providence; are not easily provoked to Major Prophets In my observations I shall comprehend both, and all the particulars in the duty prescribed besides, which is this. All rights reserved. At what time soever God is pleased to inspire his grace and comfort into us, we ought to rejoice therein, and by night on the bed to seek him whom our soul loveth; abridging that time of rest and ease, that it may become as beneficial unto us as the day itself. They can do two things at a time: if they do not wield the trowel and the sword, at least they sing and strike. but to hold sweet communion with my God. Who would wish it to be otherwise? Their training was to have a strong component of praise and worship of God" (introductory note on Psalm 149 and note on verse 6). Besides the present complacency he has in them, he has prepared for their future glory: 1. General Epistles Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. WebStudying the book of Psalm 149; shows a significant summary of the history, time and relevant details according to the bibles acts based onBenson Joseph - Bible Commentary and reading parallely the bibles version King James Version with Apocrypha - Verse 4."The meek." 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Prophets The verse may be read, "He shall beautify the meek with salvation," or "He shall beautify the afflicted with deliverance," or, "He shall beautify the meek with victory;" and each of these readings gives a new shade of meaning, well worthy of quiet consideration. The Nelson Study Biblesays that Psalm 149 "was used by the army of Israel as well as by the people in their worship of God. [At verse 6] the focus of the psalm switches from the congregation at worship to the army in training. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. We must praise God in public, in the. Meekness not only gives great peace of mind, but often adds a lustre to the countenance. love, and to his glory; in their sacrifices of prayer and praise, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We praise God and contend with our corruptions; we sing joyfully and war earnestly with evil of every kind. the same time the high praises of God in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand, for they went forth to war Much of the power of II. The religion of the dead in sin is more apt to chant dirges than to sing hallelujahs; but when we are made new in the spirit of our minds we joy and rejoice in him that made us. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Israel is the nation, Zion is the capital of the kingdom: Israel rejoices in her Maker, Zion in her King. Benson Commentary Psalm 149:4. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. He will beautify the meek The humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word, and submit to it; that are patient under their afflictions, and show all meekness toward all men. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. In the case of our God we who believe in him are as glad of his Government as we are of his Creation: his reign is as truly the making of us as was his divine power. What else do those expressions in Scripture imply wherein it is asserted, that by this high duty of praise the high Jehovah is exalted (Psa 107:32); His sublime perfections are extolled and lifted up (Psa 68:4); His great Name is magnified (Luke 1:64); His infinite majesty is glorified (Psa 50:23). Without fighting, faith wins and sings the victory. WebThis appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the Are not these, my brethren, the graces and tempers and dispositions which characterize and adorn true Christians? WebPsalm 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Selah. This is especially so, given the primarily end-time focus of the song (as implied by the granting of salvation and the execution of vengeance on the nations). for behold thy king comes, the king Messiah, whom God has set upon his holy hill of Zion; Major Prophets God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was ( Psalms 149:1 ), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well pleased with them, and might be counted on to support and sustain them. have entered into God's rest, and find repose in Jesus Christ, sing aloud for joy of that. WebPsalms 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. No: they know and feel that they have no pretensions of this kind. The New Testament Dec 28 2022 8 mins. Every mode of expressing delight was bound to be employed on so memorable an occasion. Verse 4 (first clause).The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. The saints singing for joy on their beds (Psalms 149:5 Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.American King James Version) contrasts greatly with past circumstances: "The 'beds,' which had before been soaked with tears, share in the joy of the Lord's deliverance (cf. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Lord, and continue Christ's faithful servants and soldiers to the end of their lives. 1. in communion with them, and in the communications of his favour to them. Verse 8.The restraining and subduing power of the gospel. This was Israel's boast in actual fact, it is ours spiritually. (Rev 6 15); the strongholds of Satan were cast down (2 Chron 10 4, 5); great men were made to God's designs concerning them. Verse 5. Verse 8. We must praise God in public, in the solemn assembly (v. 1), in the congregation of The author of the book of Hebrews writes, however, that the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. Praise the L ord! God, that they may be unto him for a name and a praise. Thirdly, the praises of God are of a high nature, appreciative, in respect of the high estimation the Lord himself hath of them, which appears two ways: (a) By the high price wherewith he purchases them; They all believe in him, and have faith in his word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his person and name. God's delight in them. Whole Psalm.The foregoing Psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn to the Redeemer. The word of God is the, (1.) An added benefit to the meek is that God promises them the "To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron." The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God for their tranquillity shall be blessed with victory. Thus God's name must be owned before the world; thus the service must Hos 7:14. Abundance of terror to the men are fonder of making new complaints than new Psalms. rejoice in God, to devote themselves to his honour and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that made them. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. PrivacyPolicyTerms ofUse. In the Hebrew , anavim, means poor and afflicted ones; but the term came afterwards to be applied to merciful persons, as bodily afflictions have a tendency to subdue pride, while abundance begets cruelty. Pentateuch As the word of Jesus in John 14:1-31 records, they have sorrows in plenty, but the more of these, the greater will be their joy, because their sorrows are to be transmuted into joys. 4 For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the [ b]humble with salvation. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. These things, in their proper place, became sweet subjects of praise. David was not satisfied by offering the sacrifice of thanksgiving in the courts of the Lord's house, and paying his vows in the presence of all the people; but in the night also he would continue his song of God's mercy. Meekness, as a Christian grace, may be considered as it respects both God and man. This Psalm sustains a close connection with the foregoing. God has put glory or honour upon them; let them give him the thanks due to his name. "For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people;" and therefore they should take pleasure in him. 1 Praise the LORD.Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. While they are reclining on their couches. 3. On beds of death, and at the scaffold and the stake, joy and glory have been kindled in the hearts of Christ's faithful witnesses. Verse 9. singing the praises of God, and then their sword did execution, 2 Chron 20 23. Isaiah 61:1-3,10 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; , For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular, A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree, Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity, The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church, And for that power which he has given to the church, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 149:4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people (Psalm Ps Psa. Pentateuch tremble at the word, as Felix; Satan, the god of this world, was cast out, according to the judgment given against him. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, of "His saints" exclusively; casting out saint traitors, as Beckett and Garnet; saint hypocrites, and many others; who, in the same sense as auri sacra fames, may be termed sacri, or sancti, saints. It is a psalm of With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent (. When from any cause men's ideas shall undergo such a revolution as to lead them to do the same thing for the same purpose, it will be time enough to discuss that matter. First. Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. This follows upon the former: if he made them he is their King. Selah. and hereafter; he will beautify the meek with salvation; The state to which God has lifted the saints: "glory," in contrast with sin, reproach, affliction. We find one in the second clause of the text; but it equally belongs to the first. those that are not only not ashamed of it, but are enlarged in it. Web1. He gave Israel their being as a people, as a church, made them what they were, so very different from other nations. It was by means of this Psalm that Caspar Scloppius, in his Classicum Belli Sacri, which, as Bakius says, is written, not with ink, but with blood, inflamed the Roman Catholic princes to the Thirty Years' Religious War. The chief powers of evil shall be restrained and ultimately destroyed. The first part of Psalm 149 communicates a sense of celebration, including praising God with dance, singing with timbrels (tambourines) and harps (verse 3)--celebratory elements that are all invoked in the next and final psalm, as we will see. Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. So it seems appropriate to read Psalm 149, the next-to-last psalm, in light of that second opening psalm. let all the children of Zion be joyful in him, and go forth to meet him with their hosannas, Zech 9 9. meek, the humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word and submit to it, that are patient under their Stand in awe (Eph 4:26), from Septuagint, "be angry." Wisdom Literature WebPsalm 149:4 R. Tuck The Peculiarity of religion is that it gives us pleasure in the thought of God, by removing the fear of him which is common to sinful men. "Let the saints" be so transported with their joy in God as to "sing aloud upon their beds," when they awake in the night, as David; Psa 119:62. [16] You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and you shall rejoice in the LORD, and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel. He will beautify them with salvation, with temporal salvations (when God works remarkable deliverances for his The tone is exceedingly jubilant and exultant. But what is the glory, the beauty, which is here meant in these passages, with which Christ will adorn and beautify his people? General Epistles The New Testament The New Testament Historical Books Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom. 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Now this may be applied, The Whole Bible 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will This is "a new song," evidently intended for the new creation, and the men who are of new heart. We must praise him in private. All rights reserved. Israel in general, the body of the church (v. 2), the American King James Version). Now in prosperity he gives thanks for the blessings he doth receive. Here is that new creation which calls for the new song. To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. 4 [ a] Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Minor Prophets executed, as by Joshua on the kings of Canaan, by Gideon on the princes of Midian, by Samuel on Agag. What condescension is this on Jehovah's part, to notice, to love, and to delight in his chosen! California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Verse 5."The saints in glory" shall rest from their labours, but not from their praises. Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. In the text there are two causes assigned why the saints should be excited to praise the Lord, and to be joyful in their King. With this two-edged sword believers fight Luke-Acts The tambourine was usually played by females, who are represented as dancing to its sound without the accompaniment of any other instrument. (first clause). The New Testament was blessed and honoured with. Love itself is new and eternal; therefore is it ever new, because it never groweth old. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. 3. 2. he has foreknown and chosen, taken into the covenant of his It is the great object of the gospel to sanctify all who embrace it, to restore them to the image of God which they have lost through sin. WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. He will beautify the meek with salvation. in his precious blood, and adorned with the graces of his spirit: You are never right until you can be heartily merry in the Lord, nor until you can enjoy mirth in connection with holiness. The two-edged sword here (Psalms 149:6 Psalms 149:6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;American King James Version) would seem to parallel the book of Revelation's figurative portrayal of a sharp sword coming out of Christ's mouth at His return (Revelation 19:15 Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.American King James Version; compare 1:16; Isaiah 11:4-5 Isaiah 11:4-5 [4] But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. The saints shall judge the world. Praise and power go ever hand in hand. It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. 2. We must be joyful in glory, that is, in him As it respects God, it implies poverty of spirit; humiliation of heart arising from a sense of guilt and a feeling of corruption; submission to God's will; silence and patience under his rod; acquiescence with his dispensations; and a surrender of our own natural desires and inclinations to his overruling appointments. immortality and bliss, when they will shine as the sun in the Secondly: the Lord hath pleasure in the services of his people. A congregation of saints is heaven upon earth: should not Jehovah, the Lord of saints, have all the praise that can come from such an assembly? Poetical Books Praise to God from His people, who will receive salvation and share in executing judgment. Minor Prophets Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Sing unto the LORD a new song. [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. The Gospels There are many passages in the Scripture which intimate this purpose, and lead us to this view of the happy effects of religion, even in the present life. kingdom of heaven. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Verse 6. Besides, their way of fighting is of an extraordinary sort, for they sing to God but keep their swords in their hands. The New Testament Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God Israel with over the nations of Canaan and other nations that were devoted to destruction. 3. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people - The pleasure or good will of God is in his people: he loves them ardently, and will load them But he regards their services, not with an eye to their intrinsic value in themselves, but for the sake of the willing mind from which they flow. In the fourth place, the praises of God are high, and of a high nature perfective, that is, in respect of the high measure of grace they are to be attended withal in their performance: the Lord requiring the duty of high praise to be performed with a great measure of Scripture light, with a high degree of effectual fifth, and with a more ample proportion of practical holiness than any other of the most solemn exercises of his public worship. Saints are precious, and a congregation of saints is a treasure house of jewels. [14] Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. day, sing a new song. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.American King James Version). 1. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 1. The Gospels One is scarcely sensible of fatigue whilst he marches to music. It was used to provoke the Peasant Revolt in Germany in the sixteenth century and to call the Roman Catholics to a holy war against the Protestants, beginning the Thirty Years War in the seventeenth century. Minor Prophets 4. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Israel as a nation had this to do, and did it, and then they rejoiced in the God who gave success to their arms. In each case it should be at its best: "high praises," "two-edged sword.". Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. 4. must be the expressions of this praise. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, And yet David did endeavour to watch in the night, that he might sing praise unto the Lord. And the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who WebPulpit Commentary Verse 4. To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims, I. Honour to their memories is sometimes paid them very abundantly, even by those who formerly were so niggardly and covetous as not to afford them a good word in their lifetime. b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. Upon their beds of rest, upon their nightly couch. 3. American King James Version; Isaiah 49:2 Isaiah 49:2And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he hid me;American King James Version). The Gospels This name putteth mere morality and formal profession out of countenance, as the sun doth a glow-worm. Let us never attempt its suppression, but issue in the terms of this verse a double license for exultation. In the prospect of that let them praise the formed them for himself, on purpose that they might show forth his praise, Isa 43 21. American King James Version; Micah 4:13 Micah 4:13Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make your horn iron, and I will make your hoofs brass: and you shall beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain to the LORD, and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth.American King James Version; Zechariah 14; 2 Thessalonians1:5-10).". We must praise him in private. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework." by love, and therefore to be praised; for the Lord takes pleasure in his people, in their services, in their prosperity, Though general wisdom counsels one to preach the text rather than the day, this textboth in content and in genrefits the day of All Saints quite well. A wonderful Godthe object of their song. Observe then, 1. Who are called upon to The verse indicates a happy blending of the chorister and the crusader. The saints must praise God, saints in profession, "Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King." GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point (b) But why does the Lord "take pleasure" in them? We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. Prophets 2. Luke-Acts This Shall those to whom God is their glory be cast down and troubled? It seems they are not always on their beds, but are ready for deeds of prowess. Each reading also suggests new cause for joyful adoration. Praise ye the Lord. Psalms 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Klaus Baltzer, trans. This appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the "mouth," "the high praises of God in their mouth;" showing that the height herein mentioned is a property of man's work in praising God, and not only of the work of God, for which he is to be praised. Much less did he intend to procure sleep by a sinister performance of any good duty, like those who, by singing, or reading, or hearing, or meditating, will have an unworthy aim to bring themselves asleep. against their own corruptions, and, through the grace of God, subdue and mortify them; the sin that had dominion over them is Some destruction of the New-Testament Babylon will but execute the judgment written, Rev 17 16, 17. justifies them in it; it is the judgment written. God's delight in them. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. Never can we find a nobler subject for a song than the Lord, nor one more full of fresh matter for a new song, nor one which we are personally so much bound to sing as a new song "unto the Lord." Verse 4. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Verse 4."He will beautify the meek with salvation." Psalm 150:4). [15] The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. This is the meaning of the text, this is the beauty which he has designed for his people, and for which he is now preparing them. adorn, make them amiable and honourable in the eyes of the world, who now hate and despise them. God: Let Israel rejoice, and the children of Zion be joyful, and the saints be joyful in glory. God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (ver. our rejoicing in him. Psalm 149:6 has something of that idea. iv. The combination of these two the high praises of God and the two-edged sword spiritually speaks to every leader among Gods people. The gatherings of Gods people should excel in both praise and the preaching of Gods word. Besides the present complacency he hath in them, he hath prepared for their future glory. 2. Abundance of joy to all the people of God, ver 1-5. The praises of God are "high" in relation to their Object, which is none other but the Most High God, and that in the consideration of his transcendent height and sublimity over and above all other things or persons: so the Psalmist's resolution intimates (Psa 7:17), "I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness," which he expresses in the following words, "To sing praise to the name of the Lord most high;" and Psa 92:1: "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High." Verse 2.Literally the Hebrew here brings forward the mystic doctrine of the Trinity, for it reads, "Let Israel rejoice in God his Makers.". taken prisoners (v. 8) and on some of them the judgment written was Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. 2. Like that excellent bird, the nightingale, which is never weary nor spent by continuing her delightful notes, so this sweet singer of Israel was incessant in praising the Lord; not giving sleep to his eyes until he had blessed his holy name. The scriptural term "meekness" is one which singularly characterizes and distinguishes the true Christian. [10] Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. It is his solace and pleasure to be attended with them, either in earth or in heaven, by men or angels; and his soul is ravished with the thoughts and contemplation of them. God, none must be let slip, but particularly, (1.) GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point connected; with the robe of Christ's righteousness, and the Verse 7. They lament their deformity, and he puts a beauty upon them of the choicest sort. The Old Testament To his dealings. All the holy ones are sent upon errands by their holy Lord. His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". foiled and bruised under their feet. "He taketh pleasure in his people." Those who honor the covenant established between Israel and God are thus called to sing. The call to sing a new song occurs as well in Psalms 96 and 98, and in each instance of its occurrence, seems to refer to some sort of new beginning or new insight into the relationship between God and the people. That this instrument was really a harp is now very generally denied (Kitto). Josephus asserts that it was furnished with ten strings, and played with a plectrum; which, however, is not understood to imply that it never had any other number of strings, or was always played with the plectrum. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a 4. To the many victories which God blessed his people They were all beaten by the land, and often used as an accompaniment to the harp and other instruments. as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow A meek and quiet spirit is called "an ornament," and certainly it is "the beauty of holiness." How can they mourn now that their Bridegroom is with them? How many reverse this counsel and sin but tremble not. be the matter of our joy and praise that we are under the conduct and protection of such a wise and powerful King. be produced, this will by no means justify the violence either of subjects against their princes or of princes against their Selah. And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he hid me; To execute on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth conquering and to conquer. The Lord honours all his chosen here, and he will glorify them all hereafter: this rule is without exception. WebVerse Psalms 149:5. We have here, I. Proud member It is JESUS himself I want. Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." c) Because Christ is with them while they suffer. In Psalm 149 this divine prerogative is meted out to the faithful. Verse 9 gives the reason for the vengeance outlined in the previous verses: to execute on them the judgment decreed. The word translated decreed is written in Hebrew, likely referring to the instructions written in the Torah regarding right living in relation with others and God. 2. get to know the Bible better! When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches. (b) By the high delight he takes in them, after he hath procured them. of Email / username or password was incorrect! Read as in Authorized Version. Verse 6."Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two edged sword in their hand." God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (ver. I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. In the hopes of this, let them now, in the darkest This Testament keep up singing as a gospel-ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel-canon for psalmody crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is The honour of this redounded Their exultation should express itself in shouts and songs, for it is not a feeling of which they have any need to be ashamed. Those who had seen the tribes formed into a settled kingdom as well as into a united nation should rejoice. James L. Mays (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1994), 302-3. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 4. e) Because they have the glorious hope of resurrection. d) Because the Lord is their keeper (Psa 4:5, 8). But, what honour have all his saints? The Old Testament The ancient Israelites in singing this song would have understood both aspects. threadbare. Praise ye the LORD. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. and grace of God, whereby they appear to be his people. ). secrets of men shall be judged according to the gospel. Verse 3."Timbrel." Verse 5.How I long for my bed! 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Yet we should once again recognize that the "saints" in this and other psalms is primarily a reference to the spiritually converted people of God--spiritual Zion , the Church. Mark what went before"as it is written;" but by whom, and where? Minor Prophets (2.) Young converts are not to be restrained in their joy. The Old Testament WebPsalms 149:1-9 Praise the LORD. [16] The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. The word translated vengeance is from the Hebrew root naqam, and may be defined as an invocation of judgment, calamity, or curse uttered against ones enemies, or the enemies of God. While it is used in the biblical text in reference to human revenge, most often in speaking about the vengeance of God upon those who violate the basic order and balance of the created world. 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