American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5Psalms 149:1-5[1]Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. What else do those expressions in Scripture imply wherein it is asserted, that by this high duty of praise the high Jehovah is exalted (Psa 107:32); His sublime perfections are extolled and lifted up (Psa 68:4); His great Name is magnified (Luke 1:64); His infinite majesty is glorified (Psa 50:23). Wisdom Literature Secondly. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth Verse 5."The saints in glory" shall rest from their labours, but not from their praises. all the wrong they had done to God's people, v. 7. All the godly shared in the triumphs of the Lord when he smote Israel's foes. Herein is grand argument for worshipping the Lord with the utmost exultation: he who takes such a pleasure in us must be approached with every token of exceeding joy. It is such a song as may be sung at the coming of the Lord, when the new dispensation shall bring overthrow to the wicked and honour to all the saints. 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. [11] Assemble yourselves, and come, all you heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause your mighty ones to come down, O LORD. The Treasury of David 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Psalm 149 is the fourth of the five Final Hallel psalms (Psalms 146-150) that form the closing doxology of the Hebrew Psalter. Historical Books The duty of praising God is a high duty, which must exalt and lift up the high God in it. Historical Books 2 Frank-Lothar Hossfeld and Erich Zenger, Psalms 3, Hermeneia, ed. Rather, the truly devoted and obedient people of God are principally in view her--spiritual Israel, the Church of God. Verses 2, 4.The cause given to God's Israel for Praise. e) Because they have the glorious hope of resurrection. They were all beaten by the land, and often used as an accompaniment to the harp and other instruments. Verse 5."Let the saints be joyful," etc. 2. to Christ, and he has redeemed; and who are called by the Spirit (2.) Our weapons are not carnal, but they are mighty, and wound with both back and edge. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Johannine Writings Though general wisdom counsels one to preach the text rather than the day, this textboth in content and in genrefits the day of All Saints quite well. Besides the present complacency he hath in them, he hath prepared for their future glory. day, sing a new song. to whose felicity no accession can be made, yet graciously condescends to take pleasure in his people, Ps 147 11. God is in the midst of saints, and because of this we may well long to be among them. 1. Poetical Books WebPsalm 149 The High Praises of God and a Two-Edged Sword This is another of the last five psalms that have no title in the Hebrew text, but each of these last five begin and 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. d) Because praise offered upon a bed of sickness is a testimony to the power of religion. He designs not only to save, but to adorn and honour his people. I confess, consider men's highest praises of God, as they are man's performance, they are poor and inconsiderable things; but consider them as they are the testimonies and expressions of a believing heart, declaring and making known the unspeakable wisdom, faithfulness, bounty, and excellencies of God, exercised in his works; in this notion the Scripture declares the heart of God to be so taken with the desire of them, that he is willing to give heaven, earth, Himself, and Son to poor men for the praises of their hearts, hands, and tongues; and accounts himself abundantly satisfied. Even old psalms can be sung asnewbecause the congregation always has fresh reasons for expressing gratitude. With this two-edged sword believers fight against their own corruptions, and, through the grace of God, subdue and mortify them; the sin that had dominion over them is crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is foiled and bruised under their feet. Observe then, 1. Who are called upon to GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Pauline Epistles That this instrument was really a harp is now very generally denied (Kitto). Minor Prophets Note how each thing in the believer is emphatic: if he sings, it is high praises, and praises deep down in his throat, as the original hath it; and if he fights, it is with the sword, and the sword is two edged. Here is a wonderful picture of God rewarding the humble (the Hebrew word is also used to describe the poor) with the trappings of victory over those who oppress them. Quiet is their spirit, but in that very quietude abides the thunder of an irresistible force. The Gospels They have reason to rejoice in God, and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that "made" them. God, none must be let slip, but particularly, (1.) They all believe in him, and have faith in his word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his person and name. (3.) "Praise ye the LORD." conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent In this Israel was not an example, but a type: we will not copy the chosen people in making literal war, but we will fulfil the emblem by carrying on spiritual war. executed, as by Joshua on the kings of Canaan, by Gideon on the princes of Midian, by Samuel on Agag. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. God than others. What shall I render unto him for all his revelations and gifts to me? Verse 8. The text bears other renderings. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. This is seen in the joy THE DELIGHT WHICH THE LORD HAS IN THE SAINTS. So it seems appropriate to read Psalm 149, the next-to-last psalm, in light of that second opening psalm. was blessed and honoured with. 1. The thought of the Lord's taking pleasure in us is a mine of joy never to be exhausted. WebVerse 4. God's designs Let that people therefore praise him, for he formed them for himself, on purpose that they might. Salem Media Group. The holy joy it brings to me must be from heaven. immortality and bliss, when they will shine as the sun in the But the scope and nature of the duty prescribed in the text necessarily comprehends bothas well the high acts for which God is to be praised, as the high praises to be given unto God for those high acts; but especially the latter, namely, the height and excellency of the duty of praise to be performed for those high acts of God. Johannine Writings Cookie Notice: Psalm 149:4, NLT: For the LORD delights in his people; he crowns the Major Prophets Start for FREE. What opportunities must be taken for praising God, none must be let slip, but particularly, (1.) He will beautify the meek with salvation. American King James Version). The toph was employed by David in all the festivities of religion (2Sa 6:5). Verse 5.The saints of God know most of domestic joy and peace. When godly men give battle to the powers of evil each conflict is high praise unto the God of goodness. Praise you the LORD. They are humble, and feel their need of salvation; he is gracious, and bestows it upon them. Benson Commentary Psalm 149:4. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. He will beautify the meek The humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word, and submit to it; that are patient under their afflictions, and show all meekness toward all men. Though chapters and verses be of later date, the Holy Spirit might have cited the book. The high value that God hath of "high praises" will be evident by the high delight and pleasure God takes in them thus purchased; for skilful artists, and high principled, elevated understandings, never take pleasure or delight in any thing or work which is not answerable to their highest principles, and proportionable to their uttermost skill and desire. The saints will then reign with Christ during the Millennium (see Revelation 20:6 Revelation 20:6Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.American King James Version), continuing to rule by God's laws. And yet David did endeavour to watch in the night, that he might sing praise unto the Lord. Who could help dancing when Egypt was vanquished, and the tribes were free? In the protection they enjoy under him. Secondly: the Lord hath pleasure in the services of his people. The Gospels God's dominion over Luke-Acts Joy and rejoicing are evidently to be the special characteristics of the new song. Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Verse 1."A new song." Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. In the contemplation of these, with reason may it be said to them, "Praise ye the Lord.". justifies them in it; it is the judgment written. Wisdom Literature This is more than a general creation of men. b) Because their Lord has passed through death. A title not to be restricted to the godly of the first times, but common to all that are saved in all after times also, as Eph 4:12. let all the children of Zion be joyful in him, and go forth to meet him with their hosannas, Zech 9 9. This is "a new song," evidently intended for the new creation, and the men who are of new heart. Now, (1.) Praise ye the LORD. WebDay 149 of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover in 365 Days! WebPsalm 149:4 The Holy Spirit enables us to produce meekness, a necessary attitude for understanding God's Word. Let us give the utmost liberty to joy. Thirdly: the Lord hath pleasure in the prosperity of his people. Major Prophets We have like honour, but it is shown in victories of another sort. godliness in the heart consists in making God our chief joy and solacing ourselves in him; and our faith in Christ is described by Then it was verified which before was prophesied, "They shall bind kings in chains, and nobles in fetters of iron." Verse 8.It was once the saying of Pompey, that with one stamp of his foot he could raise all Italy up in arms; and the mighty men of the world may have nations, kingdoms, and commonwealths at their command, but yet God is more powerful than they all. 2. Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." Web1. The verse indicates a happy blending of the chorister and the crusader. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Prophets Poetical Books Praise you the LORD. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. When the Lord has made sinners feel their wants and unworthiness, he will adorn them with the graces of his Spirit, and cause them to bear his image, and rejoice in his happiness for ever. Prophets Pauline Epistles Surely in this we have the best argument for glorifying the Lord, wherefore we close our new song with another Hallelujah, "Praise ye the Lord.". Wilsons commentary does not cover Praise the L ord! For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Minor Prophets Pauline Epistles Whole Psalm.The New Testament spiritual church cannot pray as the Old Testament national church here prays. Wisdom Literature Sing a hymn newly composed, for you have now a new knowledge of God. Verse 2."Let Israel rejoice," etc. Psalm 149, the fourth hymn in the concluding Hallel collection, is a royal psalm praising Israel 's divine King for granting to His people salvation and the high honor of executing His judgment on the nations for their defiance of His rule. ", Verse 5 (second clause).Let them praise God. people, as a church, made them what they were, so very different from other nations. Other parts of the service must be in order to this. The ancient Israelites in singing this song would have understood both aspects. We are almost at the last Psalm, and still among the Hallelujahs. "So shall he greatly desire thy beauty." 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, This Proud member He will beautify the Let his saints employ their waking hours upon their beds in songs of praise. everlasting punishments, upon the people. If any ought to be glad it is the children of Zion; rejoicing is more fit for Israel than for any other people: it is their own folly and fault that they are not oftener brimming with joy in God, for the very thought of him is delight. When the high praises of God are in our mouth with But he regards their services, not with an eye to their intrinsic value in themselves, but for the sake of the willing mind from which they flow. Verse 5.How I long for my bed! The Old Testament Poetical Books WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. To the many victories which God blessed his people What << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited greatly, O daughter of Zion! Verse 4. AsExpositor'snotes on verses 6-9, "The 'sentence' [NIV] (mishpat,'judgment') decrees that on the day of the Lord, the wicked (individuals, nations, and kings) will be fully judged for the deeds done against God and against his people (cf. At what time soever God is pleased to inspire his grace and comfort into us, we ought to rejoice therein, and by night on the bed to seek him whom our soul loveth; abridging that time of rest and ease, that it may become as beneficial unto us as the day itself. The Gospels He is a king that rules Novelty goes well with heartiness. They are, as David sings in Psa 23:1-6, to sit at the table prepared by the Lord in the presence of their enemies. Nay, it is with tears of humble gratitude that I tell of the goodness of the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. Our praises A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. themselves, and high ones of other saints; these the Lord Minor Prophets Be angry, and do not sin: With the ungodliness around him, David as our glory, and in the interest we have in him; and let us look upon it as our glory to be of those that rejoice in God. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. Linda M. Maloney (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2011), 650. It is his solace and pleasure to be attended with them, either in earth or in heaven, by men or angels; and his soul is ravished with the thoughts and contemplation of them. But the subject of praise in which Israel is now to be engaged is Jesus himself. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. The saints singing for joy on their beds (Psalms 149:5 Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.American King James Version) contrasts greatly with past circumstances: "The 'beds,' which had before been soaked with tears, share in the joy of the Lord's deliverance (cf. also, as our Master had, when he said, It is written. To the many victories which God blessed his people Israel with over the nations of Canaan and other nations that were devoted to destruction. All through one hears the beat of the feet of dancing maidens, keeping time to the timbrel and harp. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Both clauses are qualified by "not." Nay, let their joy proclaim their honourable estate. As noted in the Beyond Today Bible Commentary on Psalms 1 and 2, these two untitled psalms together apparently form the opening frame of the Psalter. In the fourth place, the praises of God are high, and of a high nature perfective, that is, in respect of the high measure of grace they are to be attended withal in their performance: the Lord requiring the duty of high praise to be performed with a great measure of Scripture light, with a high degree of effectual fifth, and with a more ample proportion of practical holiness than any other of the most solemn exercises of his public worship. humble and lowly souls, who have been truly humbled under a sense and grace of God, whereby they appear to be his people. The first part of Psalm 149 communicates a sense of celebration, including praising God with dance, singing with timbrels (tambourines) and harps (verse 3)--celebratory elements that are all invoked in the next and final psalm, as we will see. threadbare. rejoice in God, to devote themselves to his honour and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that made them. He makes his people meek, and then makes the meek beautiful. They have reason to rejoice inn God, to devote themselves to his honour and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that made them. The New Testament Cookie Notice: them sing the praises of their God. We see that the Christian cannot make such a Psalm directly his own, without disavowing the apostolic warning, "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (2Co 10:4). The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. be the matter of our joy and praise that we are under the conduct and protection of such a wise and powerful King. So in the forty-fifth Psalm, the church, the bride of Christ, is thus described: "The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. The New Testament WebStudying the book of Psalm 149; shows a significant summary of the history, time and relevant details according to the bibles acts based onBenson Joseph - Bible Commentary and reading parallely the bibles version King James Version with Apocrypha - Hence, therefore, let us see that Jesus not only gives us all, but that he is our all. love, and to his glory; in their sacrifices of prayer and praise, Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point How can they mourn now that their Bridegroom is with them? 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