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 · 2000

Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let 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 · 1862

Praise ye Jah! Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, His praise in an assembly of saints.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Hallelujah! 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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