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Atomic Bible
Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
from Sing to the LORD a New Song, Psalms 149:1-9
What it says

Israel is called to rejoice in its Maker, and the children of Zion to be joyful in their King.

What it is doing

This verse joins creation and kingship as grounds for the people's joy.

In context

1Hallelujah! 2Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; 3Let them praise His name with dancing, 4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; 5Let the saints exult in glory; 6May the high praises of God be in their mouths, 7to inflict vengeance on the nations 8to bind their kings with chains 9to execute the judgment written against them.