Psalms 149:4
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people;
What it says
The LORD takes pleasure in his people and adorns the humble with salvation.
What it is doing
This verse gives the central reason for the psalm's celebration.
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.