1 Sing to the Lord a new song: his praise is in the assembly of the saints.

2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult in their king.

3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sings praises to him with timbrel and psaltery.

4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; and will exalt the meek with salvation.

5 The saints shall rejoice in glory; and shall exult on their beds.

6 The * Gr. exaltations, q.d. extollings. high praises of God shall be in their throat, and two-edged swords in their hands;

7 to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments among the peoples;

8 to bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron; to execute on them the judgment † Gr. inscribed, sc. in the scripture. written: this honour have all his saints.