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Psalm 149

Let Israel Be Glad in Their Maker

November 22, 2026

The Dance of King David before the Ark of the Covenant, Zanobi Strozzi
The Dance of King David before the Ark of the Covenant, Zanobi Strozzi, c. 1447Web Gallery of Art
The king dancing in front of the ark, with players and singers coming up the road behind him.Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre.Zanobi StrozziStrozzi, a Florentine illuminator trained in Fra Angelico's circle.Web Gallery of ArtReproduced through the Web Gallery of Art.Web Gallery of Art
Historic One-Year Lectionary
GospelMatt. 25:1-13Mt 25:1-13
Epistle1 Thess. 5:1-111 Thes 5:1-11
Old TestamentIsa. 65:17-25Is 65:17-25
PsalterPs. 149Ps 149

Overview & Insights

“Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.” (Psalm 149:1)

This hymnic praise psalm begins with an imperative call to sing . . . a new song specifically in the assembly of the saints (or “devout/faithful ones”). Then three verses follow which invite them ( Let . . . , Hb. jussive or wish, vv. 2–3, 5) to perform his praise with joy (Let Israel rejoice ) and with dancing and musical instruments (tambourine and harp). Yahweh is depicted as their Maker and King. Supporting these appeals is a twofold reason ( for, v. 4), one is for God’s benefit (the LORD takes delight in his people) and the other is for how he benefits his people (he crowns the humble with salvation).

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Commentary

Commentary on Psalm 149Commentary on Ps 149 Working Preacher

The Lutheran home commentary on the appointed psalm by a named seminary scholar.

Psalm 149 - Praise for God's VictoryPs 149 - Praise for God's Victory Enduring Word · David Guzik

A verse-by-verse evangelical study of the new song and the joy of the faithful.

Psalm 149:1 CommentariesPs 149:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse on the praise of the assembly.

Background & Word Study

Psalms 149 (Hebrew and English)Ps 149 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria

The Hebrew of the psalm alongside English with linked Jewish commentary.

The Church Fathers

Psalms 149 (Catena)Ps 149 (Catena) Catena

Early church readings of the new song sung by the assembly of the saints.

Questions preachers ask

What is Psalm 149?

A closing hymn of praise calling the faithful to rejoice in their Maker with song and dance, for the Lord takes pleasure in his people and crowns the humble with victory; fitting for the feast of All Saints.

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