THE SENTENCE WRITTEN AGAINST THE NATIONS

Psalm 149

Praise the Lord.

Sing to the Lord a New Song,

His Praise in the Assembly of the Saints.

2 Let Israel Rejoice in their Maker;

Let the people of Zion be Glad in their King.

3 Let them Praise His Name with Dancing

And make Music to Him with tambourine and harp.

4 FOR THE LORD TAKES DELIGHT IN HIS PEOPLE;

HE CROWNS THE HUMBLE WITH SALVATION.

5 LET THE SAINTS REJOICE IN THIS HONOR

AND SING FOR JOY ON THEIR BEDS.

6 MAY THE PRAISE OF GOD BE IN THEIR MOUTHS

AND A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD IN THEIR HANDS,

7 TO INFLICT VENGEANCE ON THE NATIONS

AND PUNISHMENT ON THE PEOPLES,

8 TO BIND THEIR KINGS WITH FETTERS,

THEIR NOBLES WITH SHACKLES OF IRON,

9 TO CARRY OUT THE SENTENCE WRITTEN AGAINST THEM.

THIS IS THE GLORY OF ALL HIS SAINTS.

(Psalm 149)