Psalm 150:1-6 Part 1 of 3

Praise the LORD!

 

Praise God in his sanctuary;

    praise him in his mighty heaven!

Praise him for his mighty works;

    praise his unequaled greatness!

Praise him with a blast of the ram's horn;

    praise him with lyre and harp!

Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;

    praise him with strings and flutes!

Praise him with a clash of cymbals;

    praise him with loud clanging cymbals. 

Let everything that breathes sing praises to the LORD!

 

Praise the LORD! 

 

Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven!

Psalm 68:24-26  

Your procession has come into view, O God--

    the procession of my God and King as he goes into the sanctuary.

Singers are in front, musicians behind;

    between them are young women playing tambourines.

Praise God, all you people of Israel;

    praise the LORD, the source of Israel's life.  (see all Psalm 68)

Psalm 102:18-20  

Let this be recorded for future generations,

    so that a people not yet born will praise the LORD.

Tell them the LORD looked down

    from his heavenly sanctuary.

He looked down to earth from heaven

    to hear the groans of the prisoners,

    to release those condemned to die.  (see all Psalm 102)

Psalm 148:1  

Praise the LORD!

 

Praise the LORD from the heavens!

    Praise him from the skies!  (see all Psalm 148)

 

Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness!  

Deuteronomy 3:24  

" 'O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, your servant. Is there any god in heaven or on earth who can perform such great and mighty deeds as you do?"  

(see Deuteronomy 3:21-29)

Exodus 15:7  

"In the greatness of your majesty,

    you overthrow those who rise against you.

You unleash your blazing fury;

    it consumes them like straw."  (see all Exodus 15) 

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Psalm 149:6-9 Part 3 of 3

Let the praises of God be in their mouths,

    and a sharp sword in their hands--

to execute vengeance on the nations

    and punishment on the peoples,

to bind their kings with shackles

    and their leaders with iron chains,

to execute the judgment written against them.

    This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.

 

Praise the LORD! 

 

... to execute the judgment written against them. This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones. Praise the LORD!

1 Samuel 3:11-12

    Then the LORD said to Samuel, "I am about to do a shocking thing in Israel. I am going to carry out all my threats against Eli and his family, from beginning to end."  (see 1 Samuel 2:12 - 3:21)

Psalm 37:12-13  

The wicked plot against the godly;

    they snarl at them in defiance.

But the LORD laughs,

    for he sees their day of judgment coming.  (see all Psalm 37)

Daniel 9:11  

"All Israel has disobeyed your instruction and turned away, refusing to listen to your voice.

    "So now the solemn curses and judgments written in the Law of Moses, the servant of God, have been poured down on us because of our sin."  

(see all Daniel 9)

Joel 3:12  

"Let the nations be called to arms.

    Let them march to the valley of Jehoshaphat.

There I, the LORD, will sit

    to pronounce judgment on them all."  (see Joel 3:9-21)

Hebrews 9:27-28  

    And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.  

(see all Hebrews 9)

2 Peter 3:7  

And by the same word, the present heavens and earth have been stored up for fire. They are being kept for the day of judgment, when ungodly people will be destroyed.  (see all 2 Peter 3)

Jude 6  

And I remind you of the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment.  (see all Jude)

Revelation 16:7  

And I heard a voice from the altar, saying,

 

    "Yes, O Lord God, the Almighty,

        your judgments are true and just."  (see all Revelation 16) 

 

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Psalm 149:6-9 Part 2 of 3

Let the praises of God be in their mouths,

    and a sharp sword in their hands--

to execute vengeance on the nations

    and punishment on the peoples,

to bind their kings with shackles

    and their leaders with iron chains,

to execute the judgment written against them.

    This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.

 

Praise the LORD! 

 

... and punishment of the peoples, to bind their kings with shackles and their leaders with iron chains, ...  

Jeremiah 4:17-18

"They surround Jerusalem like watchmen around a field,

    for my people have rebelled against me,"

    says the LORD.

"Your own actions have brought this upon you.

    This punishment is bitter, piercing you to the heart!"  (see all Jeremiah 4)

Matthew 25:45-46  

    "And he will answer, 'I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.' 

    And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life."  (see Matthew 25:31-46)

Luke 12:47-48  

    "And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn't prepared and doesn't carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required."  (see all Luke 12)

Romans 13:4-5  

The authorities are God's servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God's servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.  (see all Romans 13)

Hebrews 2:1-2  

    So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. For the message God delivered through angels has always stood firm, and every violation of the law and every act of disobedience was punished.  (see all Hebrews 2)

2 Peter 2:9  

So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.  (see all 2 Peter 2)

 

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Psalm 149:6-9 Part 1 of 3

Let the praises of God be in their mouths,

    and a sharp sword in their hands--

to execute vengeance on the nations

    and punishment on the peoples,

to bind their kings with shackles

    and their leaders with iron chains,

to execute the judgment written against them.

    This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.

 

Praise the LORD! 

 

Let the praises of God be in their mouths, ...

Psalm 18:49

For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations;

    I will sing praises to your name.  (see all Psalm 18)

Psalm 34:1  

I will praise the LORD at all times.

    I will constantly speak his praises.  (see all Psalm 34)

Psalm 108:1  

My heart is confident in you, O God;

    no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!  (see all Psalm 108)

 

... and a sharp sword in their hands--...  

Psalm 45:3-4  

Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!

    You are so glorious, so majestic!

In your majesty, ride out to victory,

    defending truth, humility, and justice.

    Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!  (see all Psalm 45)

Joel 3:9-10  

Say to the nations far and wide:

    "Get ready for war!

Call out your best warriors.

    Let all your fighting men advance for the attack.

Hammer your plowshares into swords

    and your pruning hooks into spears.

    Train your weaklings to be warriors."  (see all Joel 3)

Matthew 10:34  

    "Don't imagine that I come to bring peace to the earth! I come not not bring peace, but a sword."  (see Matthew 10:26-36)

 

... to execute vengeance on the nations ...  

Psalm 94:1  

O LORD, the God of vengeance,

    O God of vengeance, let your glorious justice shine forth!  

    (see all Psalm 94)

Isaiah 66:6  

What is all the commotion in the city?

    What is that terrible noise from the Temple?

It is the voice of the LORD

    taking vengeance against his enemies.  (see all Isaiah 66)

Luke 21:22  

"For those will be days of God's vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled."  (see Luke 21:5-36) 

 

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Psalm 149:1-5 Part 6 of 6

Praise the LORD!

 

Sing to the LORD a new song.

    Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.

 

O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.

    O people of Jerusalem, exult in your King.

Praise his name with dancing,

    accompanied by tambourine and harp.

For the LORD delights in his people;

    he crowns the humble with victory.

Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.

    Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. 

 

Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.

Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;

    let them sing joyful praises forever.

Spread your protection over them, 

    that all who love your name may be filled with joy.  (see all Psalm 5)

Psalm 33:1  

Let the godly sing for joy to the LORD;

    it is fitting for the pure to praise him.  (see all Psalm 33)

Psalm 95:1  

Come, let us sing to the LORD!

    Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.  (see all Psalm 95)

Psalm 67:4  

Let the whole world sing for joy,

    because you govern the nations with justice

    and guide the people of the whole world.  (see all Psalm 67)

Psalm 90:14  

Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love,

    so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.  (see all Psalm 90)

Psalm 92:4  

You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me!

    I sing for joy because of what you have done.  (see all Psalm 92)

Psalm 126:2  

We were filled with laughter,

    and we sang for joy.

And the other nations said,

    "What amazing things the LORD has done for them."  (see all Psalm 126)

Isaiah 12:6  

Let all the people of Jerusalem shout his praise with joy!

    For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among you.  

    (see all Isaiah 12)

Jeremiah 31:7  

Now this is what the LORD says:

"Sing with joy for Israel.

    Shout for the greatest of nations!

Shout out with praise and joy:

'Save your people, O LORD,

    the remnant of Israel.' "  (see all Jeremiah 31) 

 

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Psalm 149:1-5 Part 5 of 6

Praise the LORD!

 

Sing to the LORD a new song.

    Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.

 

O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.

    O people of Jerusalem, exult in your King.

Praise his name with dancing,

    accompanied by tambourine and harp.

For the LORD delights in his people;

    he crowns the humble with victory.

Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.

    Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. 

 

Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.

Proverbs 2:8

He guards the paths of the just

    and protects those who are faithful to him.  (see all Proverbs 2)

Matthew 25:23  

    "The master said, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!' "  (see Matthew 25:14-30)

Psalm 68:3  

But let the godly rejoice.

    Let them be glad in God's presence.

    Let them be filled with joy.  (see all Psalm 68)

Luke 10:20  

"But don't rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven."  (see Luke 10:1-24)

Philippians 3:1  

    Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the LORD. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.  (see all Philippians 3)

Revelation 19:7  

"Let us be glad and rejoice,

    and let us give honor to him.

For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb,

    and his bride has prepared herself."  (see Revelation 19:1-10)

1 Samuel 2:8  

"He lifts the poor from the dust

    and the needy from the garbage dump.

He sets them among princes,

    placing them in seats of honor.

For the earth is the LORD's,

    and he has set the world in order."  (see 1 Samuel 2:1-11)

Psalm 8:5  

Yet you made them only a little lower than God

    and crowned them with glory and honor.  (see all Psalm 8)

John 12:26  

"Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me."  

(see John 12:20-36)

Hebrews 2:7  

"Yet for a little while you made them a little lower than the angels

    and crowned them with glory and honor."  (see Hebrews 2:5-9) 

 

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Psalm 149:1-5 Part 4 of 6

Praise the LORD!

 

Sing to the LORD a new song.

    Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.

 

O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.

    O people of Jerusalem, exult in your King.

Praise his name with dancing,

    accompanied by tambourine and harp.

For the LORD delights in his people;

    he crowns the humble with victory.

Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.

    Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. 

 

For the LORD delights in his people; ...

Isaiah 65:19  

"I will rejoice over Jerusalem

    and delight in my people.

And the sound of weeping and crying

    will be heard in it no more."  (see Isaiah 65:17-25)

Zephaniah 3:17  

"For the LORD your God is living among you.

     He is a mighty savior.

He will take delight in you with gladness.

    With his love, he will calm all your fears.

    He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."  (see Zephaniah 3:9-20)

 

... he crowns the humble with victory.  

Isaiah 35:10  

Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return.

    They will enter Jerusalem singing,

    crowned with everlasting joy.

Sorrow and mourning will disappear,

    and they will be filled with joy and gladness.  (see all Isaiah 35)

James 1:12  

    God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.  (see all James 1)

Revelation 2:10  

"Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you in prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But when you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life."  

(see Revelation 2:8-11)

James 4:6  

And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say,

    "God opposes the proud

        but gives grace to the humble." (Proverbs 3:34)

        (see all James 4)

1 Peter 5:6  

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.  (see all 1 Peter 5)

1 Corinthians 15:54  

    Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:

    "Death is swallowed up in victory."  (Hosea 13:14)

1 Corinthians 15:57  

But thank God! He gives us the victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.  (see all 1 Corinthians 15)

1 John 5:4  

For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.  (see all 1 John 5)

 

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