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Atomic Bible
Psalms 149:6
May the high praises of God be in their mouths,
from Sing to the LORD a New Song, Psalms 149:1-9
What it says

May the high praises of God be in their mouths and a two-edged sword in their hands.

What it is doing

This verse holds praise and judgment together in the vocation of the faithful.

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.