9 to carry out the sentence written against them- this is the glory of all his faithful people. Praise the Lord.

Other Translations of Psalm 149:9

King James Version

9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.

English Standard Version

9 to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord!

The Message

9 The judgment on them carried out to the letter - and all who love God in the seat of honor! Hallelujah!

New King James Version

9 To execute on them the written judgment-- This honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord!

New Living Translation

9 to execute the judgment written against them. This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones. Praise the Lord !

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 149:9

Commentary on Psalm 149:6-9

(Read Psalm 149:6-9)

Some of God's servants of old were appointed to execute vengeance according to his word. They did not do it from personal revenge or earthly politics, but in obedience to God's command. And the honour intended for all the saints of God, consists in their triumphs over the enemies of their salvation. Christ never intended his gospel should be spread by fire and sword, or his righteousness by the wrath of man. But let the high praises of God be in our mouths, while we wield the sword of the word of God, with the shield of faith, in warfare with the world, the flesh, and the devil. The saints shall be more than conquerors over the enemies of their souls, through the blood of the Lamb and the word of his testimony. The completing of this will be in the judgement of the great day. Then shall the judgement be executed. Behold Jesus, and his gospel church, chiefly in her millennial state. He and his people rejoice in each other; by their prayers and efforts they work with him, while he goes forth in the chariots of salvation, conquering sinners by grace, or in chariots of vengeance, to destroy his enemies.