How can they mourn now that their Bridegroom is with them? He is a king that rules General Epistles God's designs concerning them. Psalms 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. We praise our God after another fashion; we are not executioners of justice, but heralds of mercy. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres. every dispensation of Providence; are not easily provoked to No man in his natural state can be meek, in the Scriptural sense of the word. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. WebThis appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the The meek. When our bones are vexed, and our sleep departeth from us, we pray unto God to deal mercifully with us; but when our diseases are healed, we do not return to give thanks, being soon overtaken with heaviness and security. Saintship is a matter of Divine workmanship, and therefore it is far more remarkable than human excellence. b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. We have like honour, but it is shown in victories of another sort. Do I write this boastingly, brother? 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, Sing unto the LORD a new song. propagated by fire and sword or his righteousness wrought by the wrath of man. A wonderful assemblya congregation of saints. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 2. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a In the Hebrew ~ywg[, anavim, means poor and afflicted ones; but the term came afterwards to be applied to merciful persons, as bodily afflictions have a tendency to subdue pride, while abundance begets cruelty. Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (. The occasions on which it was used were mostly joyful, and those who played upon it were generally females (Psa 68:25), as was the case among most ancient nations, and is so at the present day in the East. WebPsalms 149:1-9 Praise the LORD. Historical Books 3 James L. Mays, Psalms, Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching, ed. Christians have no commission of vengeance; it is theirs to execute the command of mercy, and that alone. The New Testament Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. congregation of saints. Of course, the Church in this age is not to take up arms and fight, because Christ's Kingdom for which we wait is not of this world (see John 18:36 John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.American King James Version). American King James Version). 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 In the glory to which he will raise them. Wisdom Literature The Gospels Verse 2. King James Version (KJV) Public Domain. Besides the present complacency he has in them, he has prepared for their future glory: 1. For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. as offered up through Christ; in the company of them and They are so full of his praise that we feel at home among them when we are ourselves full of praise. The Whole Bible The thought of the Lord's taking pleasure in us is a mine of joy never to be exhausted. Though he give me all things that I need, yet if he be to me himself all things that I need, in him I have all things. WebDay 149 of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover in 365 Days! What opportunities must be taken for praising he puts upon them. In Psalm 149 this divine prerogative is meted out to the faithful. Verse 9 gives the reason for the vengeance outlined in the previous verses: to execute on them the judgment decreed. The word translated decreed is written in Hebrew, likely referring to the instructions written in the Torah regarding right living in relation with others and God. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Vengeance shall then be executed upon the heathen (Ps 9 17), and punishments, This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. The Lord honours all his chosen here, and he will glorify them all hereafter: this rule is without exception. This is a commentary of the following chapters in the Bible: Luke chapter 16. God takes pleasure in sanctifying, justifying and glorifying them; they must surely take pleasure in extolling him as Friend, Protector, Law giver, Leader, King, God! 2. 2 Frank-Lothar Hossfeld and Erich Zenger, Psalms 3, Hermeneia, ed. Luke-Acts To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims, I. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. When from any cause men's ideas shall undergo such a revolution as to lead them to do the same thing for the same purpose, it will be time enough to discuss that matter. Their praise is sincere, suitable, seasonable, and acceptable. And in the Protestant church Thomas Muntzer stirred up the War of the Peasants by means of this Psalm. Wilsons commentary does not cover Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. It is well to repeat the old; it is more useful to invent the new. WebJohn Gills Exposition of the Bible. Let us give the utmost liberty to joy. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. "And his praise in the congregation of saints." Carry forward your thoughts to the morning of the resurrection, when this corruption shall have put on incorruption, this mortal immortality; when the body, raised in honour and glory, shall be clothed in its beauteous apparel, and being made like unto Christ's glorious body, shall shine as the sun in the firmament; when now, once more united to its kindred and sanctified spirit, it shall no longer be a weight, and a clog, and a hindrance, but become a furtherer of its joy, and a sharer and a helper in its spiritual happiness. praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God (b) We may now consider this promise as it relates to the future world. This follows upon the former: if he made them, he is their King; he that gave being no doubt may give law; and this ought to We must praise him in private. In The Message of the Psalms, Walter Brueggemann states simply, I do not know what to make of this, for it is quite unexpected in the hymns. 1. In the western portion of the northern hemisphere, the church has lost much of its clout. God taketh pleasure in all his children as Jacob loved all his sons; but the meek are his Josephs, and upon these he puts the coat of many colours, beautifying them with peace, content, joy, holiness, and influence. Luke-Acts 2. At this hour, under the gentler dispensation of grace, we wrestle not with flesh and blood; yet is our warfare none the less stern, and our victory none the less sure. God, that they may be unto him for a name and a praise. concerning them. A congregation of saints is heaven upon earth: should not Jehovah, the Lord of saints, have all the praise that can come from such an assembly? foiled and bruised under their feet. and hereafter; he will beautify the meek with salvation; What shall I render unto him for all his revelations and gifts to me? This Psalm sustains a close connection with the foregoing. It would be a sad thing for any one to misuse this text: lest any warlike believer should be led to do so, we would remind him that the execution must not go beyond the sentence and warrant; and we have received no warrant of execution against our fellow men. The verse indicates a happy blending of the chorister and the crusader. everlasting punishments, upon the people. WebEllicott's Commentary for English Readers CXLIX. Stand in awe (Eph 4:26), from Septuagint, "be angry." Praise you the LORD. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Yet at times even saintly conclaves need to be stirred up to thanksgiving; for saints may be sad and apprehensive, and then their spirits require to be raised to a higher key, and stimulated to happier worship. II. Each reading also suggests new cause for joyful adoration. The ancient Israelites in singing this song would have understood both aspects. God has honoured them, and put a rare glory upon them; therefore let them exult therein. but to hold sweet communion with my God. Even the tumult of our holy war is a part of the music of our lives. As Christians today seek Gods justice in the world, words can be a powerful weapon in the hands of the faithful against those who cause or allow others to suffer injustice. Verse 6. Wisdom Literature Wisdom Literature Both clauses are qualified by "not." Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.American King James Version). John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. praise God. I. One commentator writes, YHWH chooses the poor, that is the despised, the oppressed, the powerless, and the degraded in order to reveal his glory in them and so to give them honor and dignity. 2, Psalm 149:5-6 resume the call to praise begun in verses 1-3 and summon the faithful to exult and sing for joy, with the high praises of God in their throats. But in the middle of verse 6 comes a radical and disturbing shift in the tenor of the psalm. Praise to God from His people, who will receive salvation and share in executing judgment. As it respects God, it implies poverty of spirit; humiliation of heart arising from a sense of guilt and a feeling of corruption; submission to God's will; silence and patience under his rod; acquiescence with his dispensations; and a surrender of our own natural desires and inclinations to his overruling appointments. Mount Zion, Heb 12 22. God's delight in them. Some Of the kinnor the Scripture affords little further information than that it was composed of the sounding parts of good wood, and furnished with strings. To his dealings. Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are likely to act on the principle of reciprocity. 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