American King James Version; Isaiah 41:15-16 Isaiah 41:15-16 [15] Behold, I will make you a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: you shall thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shall make the hills as chaff. Israel with over the nations of Canaan and other nations that were devoted to destruction. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Verse 3."Timbrel." James L. Mays (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1994), 302-3. 2. Oh how high must be that duty, that adds height to the high God, that magnifies the great God, and glorifies the God of glory, and makes him higher, greater, and more glorious than he was before! An added benefit to the meek is that God promises them the Verse 1."Saints." concerning them. WebSing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow But whereas many Scriptures in the New Testament keep up singing as a gospel ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel canon for Psalmody is to "sing with the spirit and with the understanding.". Poetical Books Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. Here, again, we see that their hope will be rewarded with being "beautified" with salvation (Psalms 149:4 Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.American King James Version). Psalm 1 lays out the character of the righteous while Psalm 2 is a royal psalm focusing on the Messiah coming to conquer the world and set up His Kingdom. WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Pauline Epistles ", Verse 5 (second clause).Let them praise God. God has honoured them, and put a rare glory upon them; therefore let them exult therein. Benson Commentary Psalm 149:4. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. He will beautify the meek The humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word, and submit to it; that are patient under their afflictions, and show all meekness toward all men. [13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of him with whom we have to do. And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he hid me; To execute on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". THE DELIGHT WHICH THE LORD HAS IN THE SAINTS. Back to C. H. Spurgeon's Bio & Resources, David Guzik :: Gnesis 38 Tamar y el pecado de Jud, Jonathan Edwards :: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, H4397 - mal' - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, H3068 - Yhv - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), Apostle Paul's Timeline - Study Resources, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 9 and 10 [1990s] (Chuck Missler), Hosea 10-28 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), The Greatest Need in the Church (Tony Clark). Saints are precious, and a congregation of saints is a treasure house of jewels. Verse 4. However, "search the Scriptures," and therein we shall meet with many honours afforded to the saints; both whilst they were living, and when they were dead. King James Version Psalm 148. So, such as rail at, revile, curse, condemn, persecute, execute pious people, speak other language of them when such men have passed the purgation of death, and confess them faithful and sincere servants of God. The tambourine was usually played by females, who are represented as dancing to its sound without the accompaniment of any other instrument. KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. Verse 8. Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. them sing the praises of their God. Major Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point "Tremble and sin not." [15] The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining. "Let them sing aloud upon their beds." 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. c) Because, if sanctified, sickness is a great blessing. He loves them; he approves their conduct; he bestows his favors upon them. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres. 4. It is "the beauty of holiness." He will beautify the meek with salvation. AsExpositor'snotes on verses 6-9, "The 'sentence' [NIV] (mishpat,'judgment') decrees that on the day of the Lord, the wicked (individuals, nations, and kings) will be fully judged for the deeds done against God and against his people (cf. We must praise him in private. If he do but arise, they shall all of them fly before him. to whose felicity no accession can be made, yet graciously condescends to take pleasure in his people, Ps 147 11. The The Gospels children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; those that have At what time soever God is pleased to inspire his grace and comfort into us, we ought to rejoice therein, and by night on the bed to seek him whom our soul loveth; abridging that time of rest and ease, that it may become as beneficial unto us as the day itself. Psalm 150. depend upon the grace of God for salvation; are subject to the Luke-Acts Even the tumult of our holy war is a part of the music of our lives. Verse 4. 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 Historical Books must be the expressions of this praise. Luke-Acts In the contemplation of these, with reason may it be said to them, "Praise ye the Lord.". Cromwell's Ironsides were sneeringly called Psalm-singers; but God's Psalm singers are always Ironsides. The "salvation" here could signify God saving His people from life-threatening circumstances in the here and now, yet the ultimate picture is certainly that of salvation in His coming Kingdom. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over Minor Prophets Wisdom Literature If we do not praise we shall grow sad in our conflict; and if we do not fight we shall become presumptuous in our song. Let us never attempt its suppression, but issue in the terms of this verse a double license for exultation. Verse 6. "For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people;" and therefore they should take pleasure in him. WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. First: the Lord takes pleasure in them, inasmuch as he delights in the exercise of their graces towards him. Praise you the LORD.American King James Version) refers to the "punishments" and "vengeance" (verse 7) recorded in God's Word by the prophets. WebPsalms 149:4. The old man hath an old song, the new man a new song. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Minor Prophets transgressions: but these are a special and peculiar people, whom Abundance of joy to all the people of God, ver 1-5. He makes his people meek, and then makes the meek beautiful. formed them for himself, on purpose that they might show forth his praise, Isa 43 21. but to hold sweet communion with my God. The word had him in bands like a prisoner, and made him confess against himself before Festus that he was "almost persuaded to be a Christian." God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (ver. 4 [14] Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Verse 4."He will beautify the meek with salvation." With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel Whole Psalm.The New Testament spiritual church cannot pray as the Old Testament national church here prays. singing the praises of God, and then their sword did execution, 2 Chron 20 23. United Church of Godis a501(c)3organization. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Poetical Books Hence, therefore, let us see that Jesus not only gives us all, but that he is our all. With renewed zeal and fresh delight lift up your song unto Jehovah. Historical Books The New Testament 5. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Psalms 4:4 Psalms 4:4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. They are, in an especial manner, "the meek upon earth." Now this may be applied, The Whole Bible The Lord "taketh pleasure in his people," because they are his people; those whom he has purchased by his blood, renewed by his Spirit, and redeemed by his power. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. occasion, sing with new affections, which make the song new, though the words have been used before, and keep them from growing The holy joy it brings to me must be from heaven. Here begins a beautiful exegesis of the former passage. To his dealings. The emotion which accordingly befits the saints: "be joyful. The cause given to God's Israel for praise. They have reason to rejoice in God, and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that "made" them. them we should have an olive-branch of peace in our hands. In my observations I shall comprehend both, and all the particulars in the duty prescribed besides, which is this. II. 3. Verse 2.The duty, reasonableness, and benefit of holy joy. The text bears other renderings. WebPsalm 149:4, NASB: For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will glorify the lowly with salvation. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible He is a King that rules by love, and therefore to be praised. 4 For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the [ b]humble with salvation. The Gospels He gave us 4. The last "honour" is imitation of their virtuous examples. Selah. (2.) This honour have all the saints. Hos 7:14. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. The New Testament The work of the truly living of all degrees. 2. The calls given to God's Israel to praise. WebBEST VALUE in digital Bible study. It was Jehovah who made Israel to be Israel, and the tribes to become a great nation: therefore let the Founder of the nation be had in perpetual honour. This is "a new song," evidently intended for the new creation, and the men who are of new heart. Christians have no commission of vengeance; it is theirs to execute the command of mercy, and that alone. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The word of God is the two-edged sword (Heb 4 12), the sword of the Spirit In the western portion of the northern hemisphere, the church has lost much of its clout. righteousness, and made comely through his comeliness; as washed God has put glory or honour upon them; let them give him the thanks due to his name. 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 be the matter of our joy and praise that we are under the conduct and protection of such a wise and powerful King. Wisdom Literature --Matthew Henry. The character to be aimed at"the meek.". But Jesus' gifts are not himself: I cannot be satisfied with his gifts, while I know that to others he gives his Person. Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom. Love itself is new and eternal; therefore is it ever new, because it never groweth old. Major Prophets Under the illusion that it must be used as a prayer without any spiritual transmutation, Psa 149:1-9 has become the watchword of the most horrible errors. Minor Prophets 1. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Their shouts are not now for the battlefield, but for the places of their rest: they can peacefully lie down and yet enjoy the victory with which the Lord has beautified them. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people - Let them rejoice on this account. Pauline Epistles What Poetical Books The chief powers of evil shall be restrained and ultimately destroyed. But the subject of praise in which Israel is now to be engaged is Jesus himself. The Old Testament Prophets Salem Media Group. Their praise is sincere, suitable, seasonable, and acceptable. (Rev 6 15); the strongholds of Satan were cast down (2 Chron 10 4, 5); great men were made to Your partnership makes all we do possible. ", 3. All evil shall eventually be overthrown: the Lord shall display his justice against evildoers, and in that warfare his servants shall play their parts. WebIsrael in general, the body of the church (Psalms 149:2; Psalms 149:2), the children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; the same time the high praises of God in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand, for they went forth to war apply it to the time of the Maccabees, when the Jews sometimes gained great advantages against their oppressors. We see that the Christian cannot make such a Psalm directly his own, without disavowing the apostolic warning, "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (2Co 10:4). God's designs Pentateuch GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point And as in the former case, "Israel" and the "saints" (in addition to the "children of Zion " in this psalm) should not be limited to God's physical nation. c) Because Christ is with them while they suffer. These began in Moses and Joshua, who, when they taught Israel, 2. Thus God's name must be owned before the world; thus the service must Do I write this boastingly, brother? Even in their quietest retreats let them burst into song; when no one hears them, let them sing aloud unto God. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. is to sing with the spirit and with the understanding. As it respects man, meekness comprehends lowliness of mind, and a readiness to prefer others before ourselves; gentleness of disposition and behaviour; forbearance under provocations; forgiveness of injuries; quietness of spirit, and moderation in pushing forward our own interest and benefit. Pauline Epistles (2.) I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Other parts of the service must be in order to this. Upon their sick-beds, their death-beds, let The state to which God has lifted the saints: "glory," in contrast with sin, reproach, affliction. vengeance upon the heathen (the Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, and others, 2 Sam 8 1, etc.) These are the qualities which distinguish "the meek." Wisdom Literature A work for which there is abundant cause, reason, and argument. Thank you for registering. The psalm begins with a call to praise God with a "new song" (verse 1; compare Psalms 33:3 Psalms 33:3Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.American King James Version; Psalms 40:3 Psalms 40:3And he has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.American King James Version; Psalms 96:1 Psalms 96:1O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth.American King James Version). , then click Continue the Lord has in the terms of this Verse a license! 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