For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;(A)
he adorns the humble with salvation.(B)
Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory;
let them shout for joy on their beds.(C)

Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths[a]
and a double-edged sword in their hands,(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 149:6 Lit throat

For the Lord takes delight(A) in his people;
    he crowns the humble with victory.(B)
Let his faithful people rejoice(C) in this honor
    and sing for joy on their beds.(D)

May the praise of God be in their mouths(E)
    and a double-edged(F) sword in their hands,(G)

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