Psalm 149:7 NLT

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 149:7

heathen = nations. people = peoples. read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 149:7

"To execute vengeance upon the nations,And punishments upon the peoples;To bind their kings with chains,And their nobles with fetters of iron;To execute upon them the judgment written:This honor have all the saints.Praise ye Jehovah.""To execute vengeance upon the nations" (Psalms 149:7). The vengeance spoken of here was not Israel's vengeance but God's, as evidenced by its having been written (Psalms 149:9). The kingdoms of Canaan had not oppressed Israel. Their horrible immoralities had... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:7

7. The destruction of the incorrigibly wicked attends the propagation of God's truth, so that the military successes of the Jews, after the captivity, typified the triumphs of the Gospel. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149The unknown writer called on Israel to praise God, who saves the submissive and punishes the nations that oppose Him. Since this psalm shares the language and hope of the imprecatory psalms, many scholars consider it an eschatological hymn. [Note: E.g., Kidner, Psalms 73-150, p. 489; VanGemeren, p. 875; and L. Allen, pp. 319-20.] Like the previous psalm, this one also opens and closes with a call to worship: "Praise the LORD." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:6-9

3. A way to rejoice in the Lord 149:6-9The Lord’s will for Israel was that she overcome and defeat God’s enemies on the earth. This would establish righteousness in the world and exalt the God of Israel as the sovereign Lord (cf. Deuteronomy 32:1-6; Deuteronomy 32:23; Joshua 1:1-8). Israel praised and glorified God, not just in word but also in deed, by carrying out His will for her (cf. Nehemiah 4:9; Nehemiah 4:16-23). These verses may grate on the sensibilities of Christians who have a... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

A song of praise to God who gives the victory, including vengeance on the enemies of Israel.4. Salvation] RM ’victory.’5. Upon their beds] even in the night-season. 9. The judgment] probably referring to the prophecies and Pss. concerning the destruction of the heathen: cp. Psalms 18:30-43; Psalms 83:10-13; Isaiah 45:14. This honour, etc.] better, ’This’ (the overthrow of their enemies) ’shall be an honour for all his saints.’ read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:7

(7) Heathen . . . people.—Rather, nations . . . peoples. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 149:1-9

God's Inheritance in Saints Psalms 149:4 The Lord takes pleasure an 1 finds delight in those that run to do His bidding. I. The Lord cares nothing for the strength of a horse or for the rapidity with which a man's legs can carry him from place to place; but He loves to see a meek and humble believer trusting Him. That delight begins with the repentance and with the true sorrow for sin, the sorrow according to God. There is a godly element in sorrow. II. God is the highest and the holiest of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149:1-9IN the preceding psalm Israel’s restoration was connected with the recognition by all creatures and especially by the kings of the earth and their people, of Jehovah’s glory. This psalm presents the converse thought, that the restored Israel becomes the executor of judgments on those who will not join in the praise which rings from Israel that it may be caught up by all. The two psalms are thus closely connected. The circumstances of the Restoration accord with the tone of both,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalm 144-150 The Hallelujah Chorus The five Psalms with which this marvellous book closeth are all Psalms of praise. The word “praise” is found in the Hebrew thirty-seven times. Each one of these Psalms begins and ends with a hallelujah; there are ten hallelujahs. First is a hallelujah which celebrates Himself, He who is the God of Jacob. Precious vision of Him who delights to call Himself “the God of Jacob,” the God who loves the sinner and has redeemed His people. Who is He? The Creator of... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 149:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 149:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:6-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:7

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 149:1-9

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

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