Psalms 149 (ESV)

9 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 149 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!

2Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!

3Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!

4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.

5Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.

6Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands,

7to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples,

8to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron,

9to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the LORD!

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What is Psalms 149 in the ESV?

Psalms 149 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 9 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 149 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 149 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 149 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 149 contains 9 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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