Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds. New Living Translation Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them. Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. English Standard Version Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds. Berean Standard Bible Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. King James Bible Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. New King James Version Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. New American Standard Bible The godly ones shall be jubilant in glory; They shall sing for joy on their beds. NASB 1995 Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds. NASB 1977 Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds. Legacy Standard Bible Let the holy ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds. Amplified Bible Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds. Christian Standard Bible Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory; let them shout for joy on their beds. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let the godly celebrate in triumphal glory; let them shout for joy on their beds. American Standard Version Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds. Contemporary English Version All of you faithful people, praise our glorious Lord! Celebrate and worship. English Revised Version Let the saints exult in glory: let them sing for joy upon their beds. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let godly people triumph in glory. Let them sing for joy on their beds. Good News Translation Let God's people rejoice in their triumph and sing joyfully all night long. International Standard Version May those he loves be exalted, singing for joy on their couches. Majority Standard Bible Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. NET Bible Let the godly rejoice because of their vindication! Let them shout for joy upon their beds! New Heart English Bible Let the faithful ones rejoice in glory. Let them sing for joy on their beds. Webster's Bible Translation Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. World English Bible Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSaints exult in glory, "" They sing aloud on their beds. Young's Literal Translation Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud on their beds. Smith's Literal Translation The godly ones shall triumph in glory; they shall rejoice upon their bed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds. Catholic Public Domain Version The saints will exult in glory. They will rejoice upon their couches. New American Bible Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, cry out for joy on their couches, New Revised Standard Version Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their couches. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the righteous become mighty in glory; let them glorify him upon their beds. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let the righteous ones be strengthened in honor and they will praise him upon their beds. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the saints exult in glory; Let them sing for joy upon their beds. Brenton Septuagint Translation The saints shall rejoice in glory; and shall exult on their beds. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sing to the LORD a New Song…4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. 5Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. 6May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,… Cross References Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. James 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Revelation 19:5-6 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” / And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Isaiah 24:14 They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. Isaiah 30:29 You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Job 35:10 But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night, Psalm 42:8 The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 63:6 When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. Treasury of Scripture Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. the saints Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 118:15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. Psalm 145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. sing Psalm 42:8 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 63:5,6 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: … Psalm 92:2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, Jump to Previous Aloud Beds Couches Cries Exult Faithful Glory Godly Honor Honour Joy Joyful Ones Rejoice Saints Shout SingJump to Next Aloud Beds Couches Cries Exult Faithful Glory Godly Honor Honour Joy Joyful Ones Rejoice Saints Shout SingPsalm 149 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church5. And for that power which he has given to the church Let the saints exult in glory; The term "saints" refers to those who are set apart for God, often understood as the faithful followers of God. In the Old Testament context, this would primarily refer to the Israelites, God's chosen people. The call to "exult in glory" suggests a celebration of God's presence and favor. This phrase can be connected to the idea of glorifying God, as seen in passages like Isaiah 60:1, where the glory of the Lord rises upon His people. The concept of glory in the Bible often signifies God's majestic presence and the honor bestowed upon His people. The saints' exultation is a response to God's deliverance and blessings, reflecting a life lived in acknowledgment of His sovereignty and grace. let them shout for joy upon their beds. Persons / Places / Events 1. SaintsRefers to the faithful followers of God, often seen as those who are set apart for His purposes. In the Hebrew text, the word used is (chasidim), which can mean "faithful ones" or "godly ones." 2. Beds Symbolic of a place of rest and personal space. In the context of this verse, it suggests a private, intimate setting where one can reflect on God's goodness and express joy. 3. Glory Represents the honor and splendor that comes from God. The Hebrew word (kavod) is often used to describe the weightiness or significance of God's presence and blessings. Teaching Points Joy in Intimacy with GodThe verse encourages believers to find joy in their personal relationship with God, even in the quiet and private moments of life. Praise as a Lifestyle Exulting in glory and shouting for joy should be a continuous part of a believer's life, not limited to public worship but extending into personal spaces. Rest and Reflection The mention of beds suggests that times of rest are also opportunities for spiritual reflection and praise, integrating faith into all aspects of life. The Role of the Saints As God's chosen people, saints are called to live lives that reflect His glory, finding joy in their identity and purpose.(5) The two clauses are directly parallel: "Let the chasidim raise a cry in glory: Let them sing aloud upon their couches." Either the rejoicing is carried far into the night, and when retired to rest the happy people burst 'out anew into singing; or (see Hosea 7:14), the couches may rather be the divans where feasts were held. Verse 5. - Let the saints be joyful in glory. Therefore let God's saints at the present time - his restored people, who have just had a fresh deliverance - rejoice, in the "glory" that covers them - rejoice and give God thanks for it. Let them sing aloud upon their beds. Not, as in former days, weeping through the long night (Psalm 6:6; Psalm 77:2-6), and watering their couches with their tears, but, like Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25), singing hymns of praise to God "at midnight" as they rest upon their beds.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let the saintsחֲסִידִ֣ים (ḥă·sî·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2623: Kind, pious exult יַעְלְז֣וּ (ya‘·lə·zū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5937: To jump for, joy, exult in glory; בְּכָב֑וֹד (bə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness let them shout for joy יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ (yə·ran·nə·nū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their beds. מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם׃ (miš·kə·ḇō·w·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying Links Psalm 149:5 NIVPsalm 149:5 NLT Psalm 149:5 ESV Psalm 149:5 NASB Psalm 149:5 KJV Psalm 149:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 149:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 149:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 149:5 French Bible Psalm 149:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 149:5 Let the saints rejoice in honor (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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