Psalms 149:1
What does Psalms 149:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 149:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let the Lord be praised. Make a new song to the Lord, let his praise be in the meeting of his saints.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Praise ye Jah! Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, His praise in an assembly of saints.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hallelujah! Sing unto Jehovah a new song; [sing] his praise in the congregation of thegodly.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 111:1
Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
- Psalms 148:1
Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens: Praise him in the heights.
- Hebrews 2:12
saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing thy praise.
- Psalms 68:26
Bless ye God in the congregations, Even the Lord, ye that are of the fountain of Israel.
- Psalms 144:9
I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: Upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
- Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.
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