Psalms 149 (KJV)

9 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 149 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) 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 ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. <sup>Praise: Heb. Halleluiah</sup>

2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. <sup>in: or, with the pipe</sup>

4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; <sup>mouth: Heb. throat</sup>

7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;

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

9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.

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What is Psalms 149 in the KJV?

Psalms 149 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 9 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 149 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 149 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 149 (KJV)?

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

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