Psalms 149:6

What does Psalms 149:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 149:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Letthe high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Letthe high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The exaltation of God <FI>is<Fi> in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The high praises of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let the high praises ofGod be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand:

Context

v.5Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds.

v.6This passage

v.7To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishments upon the peoples;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Daniel 4:37

    Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

  • Psalms 66:17

    I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue.

  • Luke 2:14

    Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

  • Psalms 96:4

    For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.

  • Revelation 1:16

    And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

  • Hebrews 4:12

    For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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