Poetical Books They have reason to rejoice in God, and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that "made" them. When God himself beautifies a man, he becomes beautiful indeed and beautiful for ever. Verse 4."He will beautify the meek with salvation." Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.American King James Version). our rejoicing in him. Compare the notes at Psalm 35:27. We find one in the second clause of the text; but it equally belongs to the first. Minor Prophets "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point He "will beautify them with salvation;" a promise relating both to the present life and to the future one. God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was ( Psalms 149:1 ), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth. American King James Version). In the contemplation of these, with reason may it be said to them, "Praise ye the Lord.". The Old Testament When holy ones meet, they adore The Holy One. Let God be praised in the dance with timbrel and harp, according to the usage of the Old-Testament church very 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. have entered into God's rest, and find repose in Jesus Christ, sing aloud for joy of that. Our joy is in our God and King: we choose no lower delight. Psalm 117:2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. In Exodus 15, Miriam took a tambourine in her hand and all the women followed, with tambourines and with dancing. In 2 Samuel 6:14, we read that when the ark of the covenant was being brought into Jerusalem, David danced before the LORD with all his might. According to 1 Chronicles 25:4-6, David appointed temple musicians like the sons and daughters of Heman, who were under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God., Psalm 149:4 announces the two-fold reason for praise. saints. Secondly: the Lord hath pleasure in the services of his people. Historical Books Historical Books Be angry, and do not sin. The Nelson Study Biblesays that Psalm 149 "was used by the army of Israel as well as by the people in their worship of God. [At verse 6] the focus of the psalm switches from the congregation at worship to the army in training. They are so full of his praise that we feel at home among them when we are ourselves full of praise. It, in fact, contains in itself a combination of graces, which are most evidently the fruit of the Spirit, and can grow on no other tree than on the Christian vine. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres. 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.". When the prodigal returned home to his father's house, contrite, penitent, and reformed, he was not only received with kindness, assured of forgiveness, and welcomed as a son, but he was adorned and beautified (Luke 15:22). and punishments upon the people, for The New Testament Now in prosperity he gives thanks for the blessings he doth receive. Without fighting, faith wins and sings the victory. There were three kinds, differing, no doubt, in sound as well as in form; one was circular, another square or oblong, and the third consisted of two squares separated by a bar. Reader, pause over this apparently small, but most important, distinction. The word of God is the two-edged sword (Heb 4 12), the sword of the Spirit Indeed, as the patriarch Enoch prophesied, "The Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment on all" (Jude 14-15). And put your trust in the LORD. a) Because it is God's will they should suffer. An era of spiritual force in the Church is always one of praise; and when there comes some grand outburst of sacred song, we may expect that the people of God are entering upon some new crusade for Christ. Loving with perseverance. When godly men give battle to the powers of evil each conflict is high praise unto the God of goodness. These are the qualities which distinguish "the meek." The Gospels Cromwell's Ironsides were sneeringly called Psalm-singers; but God's Psalm singers are always Ironsides. And the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. Historical Books Major Prophets American King James Version). Thus said the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to you, and they shall be yours: they shall come after you; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to you, they shall make supplication to you, saying, Surely God is in you; and there is none else, there is no God. He will beautify the meek with salvation. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The sanctuary is the house of praise as well as the house of prayer. God, none must be let slip, but particularly, (1.) David certainly played it with the hand (1Sa 16:23; 18:10; 19:9); and it was probably used in both ways, according to its size. Infidels blaspheme, the ungrateful murmur, the thoughtless are silent, the mournful weep, all acting according to their old nature; but new men take up a new mode, which is the divinely inspired song of peace, charity, and joy in the Lord. 4. The New Testament Pauline Epistles A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. of God should flow from a heart filled with delight and triumph in God's attributes, and our relation to him. Prophets Those "whom he justifies, them he also glorifies." The How many reverse this counsel and sin but tremble not. 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). Let them sing and dance while they can. The Old Testament be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his Pauline Epistles Verse 5.The saints of God know most of domestic joy and peace. The living God imparts vigorous life to those who trust him. Let us give the utmost liberty to joy. [11] Assemble yourselves, and come, all you heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause your mighty ones to come down, O LORD. "To execute upon them the judgment written." 4. We should keep up the name of "saints," that the reality of the true religion be not lowered by avoiding this title; for in these times it is to be feared that the name is out of use, because holiness itself is out of fashion. Pentateuch Verse 6."Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two edged sword in their hand." are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all Wilson, Gerald (2002) - covers psalms 1-72. 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. PrivacyPolicyTerms ofUse. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Yet at times even saintly conclaves need to be stirred up to thanksgiving; for saints may be sad and apprehensive, and then their spirits require to be raised to a higher key, and stimulated to happier worship. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. wrath; are free from envy and malice; have mean thoughts of 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; God's designs concerning them. Along with the praise of God in their throats, the faithful are to have two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations.. In the protection they enjoy under him. The two-edged sword here (Psalms 149:6 Psalms 149:6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;American King James Version) would seem to parallel the book of Revelation's figurative portrayal of a sharp sword coming out of Christ's mouth at His return (Revelation 19:15 Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.American King James Version; compare 1:16; Isaiah 11:4-5 Isaiah 11:4-5 [4] But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. 3. 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. 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Upon their beds of rest, upon their nightly couch. Do I write this boastingly, brother? d) Because praise offered upon a bed of sickness is a testimony to the power of religion. Verse 2. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". Jude 14, 15. Verse 2."Him that made him." Beautify Heb. [20] But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are beds, when they awake in the night, full of the praises of God, as David, Ps 119 62. rejoice in God, to devote themselves to his honour and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that made them. I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. Dec 28 2022 8 mins. 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. kingdom of heaven. Their shouts are not now for the battlefield, but for the places of their rest: they can peacefully lie down and yet enjoy the victory with which the Lord has beautified them. [16] You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and you shall rejoice in the LORD, and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel. Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. Johannine Writings King James Version (KJV) Public Domain. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Consider. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, Psalms 4:4 Psalms 4:4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. everlasting punishments, upon the people. Proud member 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 1. is the honour of all Christians, that their holy religion has been so victorious. singing aloud (v. 5), for we should sing psalms with all our heart, as His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? for behold thy king comes, the king Messiah, whom God has set upon his holy hill of Zion; Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the We must sing a new song, newly composed upon every special We praise God and contend with our corruptions; we sing joyfully and war earnestly with evil of every kind. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Back to C. H. 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