Psalms 149:6
“Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;”
Psalms 149:6 — King James Version
Verse 6 of 9 in Psalms chapter 149 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Psalms 149:6 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand;”
- American Standard Version
- “[Let] the high praises of God [be] in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;”
Psalms 149 — full chapter (King James Version)
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let rejoice in him that made him: let the children of be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and . For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with . Let the saints be joyful in : let them sing aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged in their hand; To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.