Psalms 149:4
“For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: hee will beautifie the meeke with saluation.”
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Psalms 149:4 Context
2Let Israel reioyce in him that made him: let the children of Zion bee ioyfull in their King. 3Let them praise his Name in the dance: let them sing praises vnto him with the timbrell and harpe. 4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: hee will beautifie the meeke with saluation. 5Let the Saints be ioyfull in glory: let them sing aloude vpon their beddes. 6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth: and a two edged sword in their hand:
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Other Translations for Psalms 149:4
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
- King James Version
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.
- Basic English Bible
For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation.
- Darby Bible
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
- Webster's Bible
For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
- World English Bible
For Jehovah is pleased with His people, He beautifieth the humble with salvation.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For the LORD taketh pleasure in His people; He adorneth the humble with salvation.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 149:4
149:4 The Lord - He rejoiceth over them to do them good. Beautify - Heb. adorn, make them amiable and honourable in the eyes of the world, who now hate and despise them. The meek - All true Israelites are such.