In the text there are two causes assigned why the saints should be excited to praise the Lord, and to be joyful in their King. c) Because Christ is with them while they suffer. The Lord honours all his chosen here, and he will glorify them all hereafter: this rule is without exception. Under that arrangement, she served as the earthly contingent of the armies [or hosts] of the King of heaven" (Zondervan NIV Study Bible,introductory note on Psalm 149). It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Psalm 149:4, NLT: For the LORD delights in his people; he crowns the These things, in their proper place, became sweet subjects of praise. They are so full of his praise that we feel at home among them when we are ourselves full of praise. The tambourine was usually played by females, who are represented as dancing to its sound without the accompaniment of any other instrument. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The chief powers of evil shall be restrained and ultimately destroyed. kingdom of heaven. All evil shall eventually be overthrown: the Lord shall display his justice against evildoers, and in that warfare his servants shall play their parts. Linda M. Maloney (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2011), 650. Meekness, as a Christian grace, may be considered as it respects both God and man. early (Exod 15 20), where we find God praised with timbrels and dances. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Every mode of expressing delight was bound to be employed on so memorable an occasion. WebClarke's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. God's doings for them. The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. 3. A title not to be restricted to the godly of the first times, but common to all that are saved in all after times also, as Eph 4:12. The New Testament How can they mourn now that their Bridegroom is with them? Verse 6. The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. This is especially so, given the primarily end-time focus of the song (as implied by the granting of salvation and the execution of vengeance on the nations). American King James Version, Joel 3:19-21 Joel 3:19-21 [19] Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land. [16] You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and you shall rejoice in the LORD, and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel. Verse 5."Let the saints be joyful," etc. He is a king that rules Secondly. The verse indicates a happy blending of the chorister and the crusader. An added benefit to the meek is that God promises them the But he regards their services, not with an eye to their intrinsic value in themselves, but for the sake of the willing mind from which they flow. Prophets Verse 3."Timbrel." for their tranquillity shall be blessed with victory. All the holy ones are sent upon errands by their holy Lord. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Let us now consider the LORD'S GRACIOUS DESIGNS concerning his people: "He will beautify them with salvation." Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. When from any cause men's ideas shall undergo such a revolution as to lead them to do the same thing for the same purpose, it will be time enough to discuss that matter. Johannine Writings The verse may be read, "He shall beautify the meek with salvation," or "He shall beautify the afflicted with deliverance," or, "He shall beautify the meek with victory;" and each of these readings gives a new shade of meaning, well worthy of quiet consideration. Let them sing and dance while they can. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. II. His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? David certainly played it with the hand (1Sa 16:23; 18:10; 19:9); and it was probably used in both ways, according to its size. These are the qualities which distinguish "the meek." 2. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his Verse 7. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. We must Salem Media Group. Wisdom Literature When the Lord saves a soul its holy joy overflows, and it cannot find channels enough for its exceeding gratitude: if the man does not leap, or play, or sing, at any rate he praises God, and wishes for a thousand tongues with which to magnify his Saviour. To the many victories which God blessed his people Israel with over the nations of Canaan and other nations that were devoted to destruction. Proud member our rejoicing in him. Verse 1."A new song;" for this Psalm is a song of renovation. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. II. ", Verse 5 (second clause).Let them praise God. The Old Testament as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow Our singing should be "unto the Lord;" the songs we sing should be of him and to him, "for of him, and to him, and through him are all things." Jehovah is called Maker, as one who formed Israel as a nation, and constituted the people a kingdom, though they had been a race of slaves. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. When God himself beautifies a man, he becomes beautiful indeed and beautiful for ever. The character to be aimed at"the meek.". 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! But, since now no such special commissions can as our glory, and in the interest we have in him; and let us look upon it as our glory to be of those that rejoice in God. to all the Israel of God; and to him who put it upon them they return it entirely in their hallelujahs. 2. Dec 28 2022 8 mins. Many are made converts by the godly ends of good men; as the centurion himself, who attended and ordered the crucifying of Christ, after his expiring broke forth into that testimony of him,"Verily, this was the Son of God." The children of Israel are happy to be made a people; the children of Zion are equally happy to be ruled as a people. First: the Lord takes pleasure in them, inasmuch as he delights in the exercise of their graces towards him. And yet David did endeavour to watch in the night, that he might sing praise unto the Lord. That this instrument was really a harp is now very generally denied (Kitto). The old man hath an old song, the new man a new song. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, General Epistles (2.) WebPsalms 149:4. We must by all proper ways show forth the praises of God: Sing to the Lord. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. The calls given to God's Israel to praise. In the protection they enjoy under him. beautifies now with more grace, with which salvation is Major Prophets Verse 5."Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds." righteousness, and made comely through his comeliness; as washed Verse 5."The saints in glory" shall rest from their labours, but not from their praises. "His saints" exclusively; casting out saint traitors, as Beckett and Garnet; saint hypocrites, and many others; who, in the same sense as auri sacra fames, may be termed sacri, or sancti, saints. 4. Pentateuch This is seen in the joy He gave Israel their being as a It is well to repeat the old; it is more useful to invent the new. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. The complete accomplishment of this will be in the Poetical Books Pauline Epistles O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth. These began in Moses and Joshua, who, when godliness in the heart consists in making God our chief joy and solacing ourselves in him; and our faith in Christ is described by Luke-Acts and grace of God, whereby they appear to be his people. He takes pleasure in their poor attempts to please him, because they are attempts. The Old Testament What opportunities must be taken for praising Now this may be applied, The Whole Bible he has foreknown and chosen, taken into the covenant of his To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over Wisdom Literature 3. A meek and quiet spirit is called "an ornament," and certainly it is "the beauty of holiness." In the case of our God we who believe in him are as glad of his Government as we are of his Creation: his reign is as truly the making of us as was his divine power. Cookie Notice: It would be a sad thing for any one to misuse this text: lest any warlike believer should be led to do so, we would remind him that the execution must not go beyond the sentence and warrant; and we have received no warrant of execution against our fellow men. As the word of Jesus in John 14:1-31 records, they have sorrows in plenty, but the more of these, the greater will be their joy, because their sorrows are to be transmuted into joys. In the contemplation of these, with reason may it be said to them, "Praise ye the Lord.". Are not these, my brethren, the graces and tempers and dispositions which characterize and adorn true Christians? 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WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. God taketh pleasure in all his children as Jacob loved all his sons; but the meek are his Josephs, and upon these he puts the coat of many colours, beautifying them with peace, content, joy, holiness, and influence. Honour to their memories is sometimes paid them very abundantly, even by those who formerly were so niggardly and covetous as not to afford them a good word in their lifetime. Many are the names and titles given to them in Scripture. 4. God, none must be let slip, but particularly, (1.) The sense can be that of singing with renewed awareness of what God has done. but to hold sweet communion with my God. Verse 5. Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are likely to act on the principle of reciprocity. Those who honor the covenant established between Israel and God are thus called to sing. The call to sing a new song occurs as well in Psalms 96 and 98, and in each instance of its occurrence, seems to refer to some sort of new beginning or new insight into the relationship between God and the people. adorn, make them amiable and honourable in the eyes of the world, who now hate and despise them. The ancient Israelites in singing this song would have understood both aspects. Our weapons are not carnal, but they are mighty, and wound with both back and edge. A work for which there is abundant cause, reason, and argument. The word had him in bands like a prisoner, and made him confess against himself before Festus that he was "almost persuaded to be a Christian." I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Psalm 149:6 has something of that idea. iv. The combination of these two the high praises of God and the two-edged sword spiritually speaks to every leader among Gods people. The gatherings of Gods people should excel in both praise and the preaching of Gods word. Johannine Writings In the glory to which he will raise them. Psalms 4:4 Psalms 4:4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. Your partnership makes all we do possible. When he sings at his work, he will both do more and do it better than he would without his song. I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 1. The Papists brag that Stapleton, their great controversial divine, was born on that very day whereon Sir Thomas More was put to death; but Providence so ordereth it that out of the ashes of dead saints many living ones do spring and sprout, by following the pious precedents of such godly persons deceased. singing aloud (v. 5), for we should sing psalms with all our heart, as Thus he and they went on them sing the praises of their God. Herein is grand argument for worshipping the Lord with the utmost exultation: he who takes such a pleasure in us must be approached with every token of exceeding joy. Wisdom Literature 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, You are never right until you can be heartily merry in the Lord, nor until you can enjoy mirth in connection with holiness. The last "honour" is imitation of their virtuous examples. The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God for their tranquillity shall be blessed with victory. Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom. "Tremble and sin not." Wisdom Literature "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. The more the better; it is the more like heaven. Verse 3. Here begins a beautiful exegesis of the former passage. propagated by fire and sword or his righteousness wrought by the wrath of man. The praying Christian must therefore transpose the letter of this Psalm into the spirit of the New Covenant. Major Prophets Nay, it is with tears of humble gratitude that I tell of the goodness of the Lord. We must by all proper ways show forth the praises of God: 4. It begins and ends with Praise the LORD!, as do the other four Final Hallel psalms; but it seems somewhat out of place in this collection of psalms, since its focus is on Gods vengeance on the nations in defense of Gods people. James Mays reminds us that the vengeance called for in Psalm 149 is not the emotion of a hate reaction but in the sphere of legal custom. 1 Praise ye the Lord. (first clause). 7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and secrets of men shall be judged according to the gospel. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. - For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. Web4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. American King James Version; Isaiah 45:14 Isaiah 45:14Thus said the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to you, and they shall be yours: they shall come after you; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to you, they shall make supplication to you, saying, Surely God is in you; and there is none else, there is no God.American King James Version; Isaiah 65:6 Isaiah 65:6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,American King James Version; Ezekiel 38-39; Joel 3:9-16 Joel 3:9-16 [9] Proclaim you this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: American King James Version). Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. in communion with them, and in the communications of his favour to them. Reader, pause over this apparently small, but most important, distinction. He who has a "new song in his mouth" is ever stronger, both to suffer and to labour, than the man who has a dumb spirit and a hymnless heart. Minor Prophets 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. This Psalm sustains a close connection with the foregoing. crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is b) Because their Lord has passed through death. The New Testament our being as men, and we have reason to praise him for that, for it is a noble and excellent being. he puts upon them. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. [13] Put you in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Verse 5.The saints of God know most of domestic joy and peace. Psalm 22:8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. Web- Let them praise his Name in the dance (comp. Johannine Writings They have reason to rejoice in God, and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that "made" them. Nay, we are expressly told that "he rejoiceth over them with joy;" that "he rejoiceth over them to do them good." Verse 6."Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two edged sword in their hand." Israel is the nation, Zion is the capital of the kingdom: Israel rejoices in her Maker, Zion in her King. Nay, let their joy proclaim their honourable estate. They are to sing aloud "on their beds," or rather couches, for on these the Orientals not only sleep, but also dine, and feast. The Gospels Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. What must be the expressions of this praise. "He will beautify the meek with salvation." Isaiah 61:1-3,10 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; , For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular, A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree, Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity, The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church, And for that power which he has given to the church, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 149:4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people (Psalm Ps Psa. Start for FREE. a) Because the sting of death is removed. He will beautify the Along with the praise of God in their throats, the faithful are to have two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations.. We must sing a new song, newly composed upon every special (b) We may now consider this promise as it relates to the future world. 1 Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1984), p. 166. With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent (. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. proudest of their enemies, ver 6-9. Minor Prophets Luke-Acts God than others. It is the great object of the gospel to sanctify all who embrace it, to restore them to the image of God which they have lost through sin. The usages of the modern East might adequately illustrate all the scriptural allusions to this instrument, but happily we have more ancient and very valuable illustration from the monuments of Egypt. Psalms Volume 1 (NIV Application Commentary). Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources, David Guzik :: Gnesis 38 Tamar y el pecado de Jud, Jonathan Edwards :: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, H4397 - mal' - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, H3068 - Yhv - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), Apostle Paul's Timeline - Study Resources, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 9 and 10 [1990s] (Chuck Missler), Hosea 10-28 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), The Greatest Need in the Church (Tony Clark), I. Abundance of joy to all the people of God (, II. 3. 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