Psalms 149:4

149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

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For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

149:5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

What does Psalms 149:4 mean?

Psalms 149:4 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh), רָצָה (râtsâh), עַם (ʻam).

Hebrew interlinear

For

the

LORDיְהֹוָהYᵉhôvâh/yeh-ho-vaw'/H3068Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

taketh

pleasureרָצָהrâtsâh/raw-tsaw'/H7521to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy adebt

his

people:עַםʻam/am/H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

will

beautifyפָּאַרpâʼar/paw-ar'/H6286to gleam, i.e. (causatively) embellish; figuratively, to boast; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree

the

meekעָנָוʻânâv/aw-nawv'/H6035depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)

with

salvation.יְשׁוּעָהyᵉshûwʻâh/yesh-oo'-aw/H3444something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

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Meekness Salvation

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 149:4.

Psalms 3:8

Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Psalms 14:7

Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Oh: Heb. Who will give

Psalms 53:6

Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Oh that: Heb. Who will give salvation, etc

Psalms 7:8

The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.

Frequently asked questions

What does Psalms 149:4 say?

Psalms 149:4 (King James Version) reads: "For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation."

Is Psalms 149:4 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 149:4 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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