Prophets e) Because they have the glorious hope of resurrection. I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. It is true, that they can do but little for him, and that little is nothing worth. The word had him in bands like a prisoner, and made him confess against himself before Festus that he was "almost persuaded to be a Christian." This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. The Lord honours all his chosen here, and he will glorify them all hereafter: this rule is without exception. 3. Shall those to whom God is their glory be cast down and troubled? executed, as by Joshua on the kings of Canaan, by Gideon on the princes of Midian, by Samuel on Agag. For less than $5/mo. The Gospels Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. David certainly played it with the hand (1Sa 16:23; 18:10; 19:9); and it was probably used in both ways, according to its size. In Exodus 15, Miriam took a tambourine in her hand and all the women followed, with tambourines and with dancing. In 2 Samuel 6:14, we read that when the ark of the covenant was being brought into Jerusalem, David danced before the LORD with all his might. According to 1 Chronicles 25:4-6, David appointed temple musicians like the sons and daughters of Heman, who were under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God., Psalm 149:4 announces the two-fold reason for praise. Pauline Epistles Pauline Epistles A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. was blessed and honoured with. Those "whom he justifies, them he also glorifies." day, sing a new song. All that God doth and giveth; all that Christ doth and suffereth, is for the praise of the glory of his grace. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over 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. Pauline Epistles 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well [12] Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. men are fonder of making new complaints than new Psalms. In my observations I shall comprehend both, and all the particulars in the duty prescribed besides, which is this. he puts upon them. Vengeance was an act to enforce or restore justice where the regular legal processes were not competent or had failed.3 And the Old Testament tells us repeatedly that vengeance is not the prerogative of the people, but belongs to God (see Deuteronomy 32:35-36; Jeremiah 46:10; and Psalms 94:1 and 99:8). 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 Wilson, Gerald (2002) - covers psalms 1-72. occasion, sing with new affections, which make the song new, though the words have been used before, and keep them from growing Meekness not only gives great peace of mind, but often adds a lustre to the countenance. WebSing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. be the matter of our joy and praise that we are under the conduct and protection of such a wise and powerful King. "Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand." 2. Our singing should be "unto the Lord;" the songs we sing should be of him and to him, "for of him, and to him, and through him are all things." kingdom of heaven. Oh how high must be that duty, that adds height to the high God, that magnifies the great God, and glorifies the God of glory, and makes him higher, greater, and more glorious than he was before! The last "honour" is imitation of their virtuous examples. 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. He designs not only to save, but to adorn and honour his people. In the western portion of the northern hemisphere, the church has lost much of its clout. WebPsalm 149 Praise for Gods Goodness to Israel. God: Let Israel rejoice, and the children of Zion be joyful, and the saints be joyful in glory. Here, again, we see that their hope will be rewarded with being "beautified" with salvation (Psalms 149:4 Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.American King James Version). 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. [ a] Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Prophets d) Because praise offered upon a bed of sickness is a testimony to the power of religion. c) Because Christ is with them while they suffer. 1. Wisdom Literature The emotion which accordingly befits the saints: "be joyful. In the night watches let them not lie awake and weep, but like nightingales let them charm the midnight hours. WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. The New Testament meek, the humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word and submit to it, that are patient under their Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. "So shall he greatly desire thy beauty." taken prisoners (v. 8) and on some of them the judgment written was 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. He is a King that rules by love, and therefore to be praised. Prophets Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. Saints are precious, and a congregation of saints is a treasure house of jewels. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point This was Israel's boast in actual fact, it is ours spiritually. He saves them by sanctifying them, and thus they wear the beauty of holiness, and the beauty of a joy which springs out of full salvation. "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." 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. "Praise ye the LORD." Minor Prophets Johannine Writings Loving with perseverance. Not all mankind; though they are all his people by creation, and WebClarke's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. The New Testament For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people - Let them rejoice on this account. WebBenson Commentary Psalm 149:4. Verse 3."Let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." Web- Let them praise his Name in the dance (comp. Wilsons commentary does not cover 2. WebThe Lord takes pleasure in his people; they should rejoice in Him. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.American King James Version). God than others. 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. If we do not praise we shall grow sad in our conflict; and if we do not fight we shall become presumptuous in our song. But the scope and nature of the duty prescribed in the text necessarily comprehends bothas well the high acts for which God is to be praised, as the high praises to be given unto God for those high acts; but especially the latter, namely, the height and excellency of the duty of praise to be performed for those high acts of God. 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. God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was ( Psalms 149:1 ), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well [15] The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining. Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, altogether past calculation its powers of endurance. 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well pleased with them, and might be counted on to support and sustain them. In this Israel was not an example, but a type: we will not copy the chosen people in making literal war, but we will fulfil the emblem by carrying on spiritual war. Verse 2."Joyful in their King." American King James Version). acceptable to him; some are abhorred by him for their sins and Here begins a beautiful exegesis of the former passage. Stand in awe (Eph 4:26), from Septuagint, "be angry." Thank you for registering. saints in power, for this is the intention of their sanctification; they are devoted to the glory of God, and renewed by the grace of [21] For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the LORD dwells in Zion. foiled and bruised under their feet. God has honoured them, and put a rare glory upon them; therefore let them exult therein. In each case it should be at its best: "high praises," "two-edged sword.". 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 Old Testament are accepted with him; as they are clothed with his In which places, and very many more in the Scriptures, it is evident that the Lord, considered in his highest sublimity, is the object of high praise, and that by most special and peculiar appropriation of it unto himself, and none other (Isa 42:8). They are humble, and feel their need of salvation; he is gracious, and bestows it upon them. Pauline Epistles 4. Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. Thirdly: the Lord hath pleasure in the prosperity of his people. When our bones are vexed, and our sleep departeth from us, we pray unto God to deal mercifully with us; but when our diseases are healed, we do not return to give thanks, being soon overtaken with heaviness and security. Verse 2."Let Israel rejoice," etc. Minor Prophets (first clause). 2. Read as in Authorized Version. 4. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Prophets This expression needs a little explication, because so variously rendered by most interpreters; some rendering it only, exaltations of God; others, praising exalting God; others, sublime praises of God; others, praises highly uttered unto God: the reason whereof is, because the word romemoth in the text signifies sometimes actively, and then it notes the height, exaltation, and lifting up of anything to the observation of others; and sometimes passively, and then it notes the height, worth, excellency of the thing that is exalted, or lifted up, in itself. "He taketh pleasure in his people." WebVerse 4. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his Nay, we are expressly told that "he rejoiceth over them with joy;" that "he rejoiceth over them to do them good." With this two-edged sword believers fight immortality and bliss, when they will shine as the sun in the godliness in the heart consists in making God our chief joy and solacing ourselves in him; and our faith in Christ is described by They lament their deformity, and he puts a beauty upon them of the choicest sort. See also Eph 5:25-27. 1 Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1984), p. 166. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Quiet is their spirit, but in that very quietude abides the thunder of an irresistible force. To his dealings. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. The word translated faithful is hasidiym, formed from the word hesed, which refers to the covenant faithfulness between God and the people of Israel. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 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