Psalm 149:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

We have here, I. The calls given to God's Israel to praise. All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited to praise him; but here his saints in a particular manner are required to bless him. Observe then, 1. Who are called upon to praise God. Israel in general, the body of the church (Ps. 149:2), the children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; those that have the word and ordinances of God near to them, that are not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:4

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people ,.... Not all mankind; though they are all his people by creation, and are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all acceptable to him; some are abhorred by him for their sins and transgressions: but these are a special and peculiar people, whom he has foreknown and chosen, taken into the covenant of his grace, and provided in it blessings for them; whom he has given to Christ, and he has redeemed; and who are called by the Spirit and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:4

The Lord taketh pleasure in his people - The pleasure or good will of God is in his people: he loves them ardently, and will load them with his benefits, while they are humble and thankful; for, He will beautify - יפאר yephaer , he will make fair, the meek, ענוים anavim , the lowly, the humble with salvation, בישועה bishuah ; which St. Jerome thus translates, Et exaltabit mansuetos in Jesu, "And he will exalt the meek in Jesus." Whether this rendering be correct or not, there... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:4

Verse 4 4.For God hath taken pleasure in his people. We have spoken elsewhere of the verb רצה, ratsah here it means free favor, the Psalmist saying that it was entirely of his good pleasure that God had chosen this people to himself. From this source flows what is added in the second clause, that God would give a new glory of deliverance to the afflicted. In the Hebrew ענוים, anavim, means poor and afflicted ones, but the term came afterwards to be applied to merciful persons, as bodily... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

The voice of praise. "Breathes the spirit of intense joy and eager hope in the period which succeeded the return from Babylon. The poet saw in their return so signal a proof of the Divine favor, that he regarded it as a pledge of a glorious future yet in store for the nation. But language like that of Psalms 149:6-9 is no warrant for the exhibition of a similar spirit in the Christian Church." I. A NEW ERA IN THE LIFE OF THE NATION OR INDIVIDUAL FURNISHES NEW ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

God's pleasure in us, and ours in him. The more particularly inviting passage is found in the fourth verse; but those before and after are also suggestive. Taking them first, and that last, we have— I. THE CONSTANCY OF OCCASION FOR PRAISING GOD . ( Psalms 149:1 .) The " new song" of the psalmist is surely not a fresh composition, though we may well be thankful for the new hymnologist, and consider him a very valuable gift of God to the Church; but it is rather the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:4

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people . God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was ( Psalms 149:1 ), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well pleased with them, and might be counted on to support and sustain them. He will beautify the meek with salvation . Those who patiently submit to his chastisements God will ultimately "adorn," or "beautify," with his salvation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:4

God's pleasure in his people. The Peculiarity of religion is that it gives us pleasure in the thought of God, by removing the fear of him which is common to sinful men. This is seen in the joy-songs of the psalmists. When we cherish the thought of God, we find our hearts are incited to praise him Whether we are finding pleasure in the thought of God is one of the surest and best tests of our religion. In the verse before us, our joy in God and praise of God are demanded on two very... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:4

God's pleasure in his people. In what respects does the Lord take pleasure in his people? I. He takes pleasure in them, inasmuch as HE DELIGHTS IN THE EXERCISES OF THEIR GRACES TOWARDS HIM . They all believe in him, and have faith in his Word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his Person and Name. II. He takes pleasure IN THE SERVICES OF HIS PEOPLE . They can do but little for... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:4

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