New International Version May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, New Living Translation Let the praises of God be in their mouths, and a sharp sword in their hands— English Standard Version Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, Berean Standard Bible May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, Berean Literal Bible Let the high praises of God be in their throat, and a two-edged sword in their hand, King James Bible Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; New King James Version Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, New American Standard Bible The high praises of God shall be in their mouths, And a two-edged sword in their hands, NASB 1995 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, NASB 1977 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, Legacy Standard Bible Let the exaltations of God be in their throats, And a two-edged sword in their hand, Amplified Bible Let the high praises of God be in their throats, And a two-edged sword in their hands, Berean Annotated Bible May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, Christian Standard Bible Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, Holman Christian Standard Bible Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, American Standard Version Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand; Contemporary English Version Praise God with songs on your lips and a sword in your hand. English Revised Version Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; GOD'S WORD® Translation Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands Good News Translation Let them shout aloud as they praise God, with their sharp swords in their hands International Standard Version Let high praises to God be heard in their throats, while they wield two-edged swords in their hands NET Bible May they praise God while they hold a two-edged sword in their hand, New Heart English Bible May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand; Webster's Bible Translation Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMay the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, World English Bible May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe exaltation of God [is] in their throat, "" And a two-edged sword in their hand. Berean Literal Bible Let the high praises of God be in their throat, and a two-edged sword in their hand, Young's Literal Translation The exaltation of God is in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand. Smith's Literal Translation The liftings up of God in their throat, and a sword of two mouths in their hand; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe high praise of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands: Catholic Public Domain Version The exultations of God will be in their throat, and two-edged swords will be in their hands: New American Bible With the praise of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands, New Revised Standard Version Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet them exalt God with their throats, and with a two-edged sword in their hand, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They will exalt God in their throats with a dual edged sword in their hands OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand; Brenton Septuagint Translation The high praises of God shall be in their throat, and two-edged swords in their hands; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Sing to the LORD a New Song…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, 7to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,… Cross References May the high praises of God be in their mouths, Psalm 71:8 My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long. Psalm 51:15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. Psalm 34:1 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. and a double-edged sword in their hands, Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Deuteronomy 32:41-42 when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. / I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh—the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.” Nehemiah 4:17-18 who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. / And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Revelation 1:16 He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Isaiah 49:2 He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. Jeremiah 23:29 “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. 2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. Revelation 2:16 Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth. Isaiah 34:5-6 When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. Treasury of Scripture Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; the high Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. Daniel 4:37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. mouth. Psalm 115:7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. Psalm 145:3-5 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable… and a two-edged Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Revelation 1:16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. Jump to Previous Double-Edged Exaltation Hand Hands High Mouth Mouths Praise Praises Sword Swords Throat Throats Two-EdgedJump to Next Double-Edged Exaltation Hand Hands High Mouth Mouths Praise Praises Sword Swords Throat Throats Two-EdgedPsalm 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 May the high praises of God be in their mouths, Israel’s worshipers were to celebrate the LORD’s greatness while recognizing Him as the source of every victory. Their praise was joined to confidence in God’s righteous rule over the nations and His faithfulness to His covenant people. Psa 71:8 My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor… and a double-edged sword in their hands, The sword was a literal weapon of war, representing the authority God gave Israel to carry out His judgments against hostile nations; as a double-edged sword, it also symbolizes the Word of God. Praise and warfare were not acts of personal revenge but were placed under God’s command and purpose. Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active.… Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 149, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about worship and warfare. 2. The Congregation of the Faithful The people of Israel, who are called to praise God and execute His justice. 3. God The object of high praise, whose glory and justice are central to the psalm. 4. Enemies of God Those who oppose God's will and righteousness, against whom the faithful are to wield the "two-edged sword." 5. The Two-Edged Sword Symbolic of God's Word and the power of divine justice, reflecting both spiritual and physical warfare. Teaching Points The Power of PraisePraise is not just an act of worship but a powerful spiritual weapon. When we praise God, we align ourselves with His purposes and invite His presence into our lives. The Role of the Word The "two-edged sword" represents the Word of God, which is essential for spiritual warfare. We must be equipped with Scripture to stand firm against spiritual opposition. Balancing Worship and Warfare The Christian life involves both worship and spiritual warfare. We are called to praise God while also being prepared to fight against spiritual darkness with His Word. Executing Divine Justice As believers, we are called to uphold God's justice in the world. This involves standing against evil and promoting righteousness in our communities. The Community of Believers The call to praise and wield the sword is given to the congregation, highlighting the importance of community in worship and spiritual battles. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 149:6?2. How can we "praise God" with our words and actions daily? 3. What does "a double-edged sword in their hands" symbolize for believers today? 4. How does Psalm 149:6 connect with Ephesians 6:17 about spiritual warfare? 5. In what ways can we implement Psalm 149:6 in our prayer life? 6. How does this verse encourage us to balance worship and spiritual readiness? 7. What does "the high praises of God" in Psalm 149:6 signify in worship practices? 8. How does Psalm 149:6 relate to the concept of spiritual warfare? 9. Why does Psalm 149:6 mention "a double-edged sword" alongside praise? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 149? (6) High praises.--Literally, exaltations of celebration, i.e., hymns of praise. Mouth.--Rather, throat. Verse 6. - Let the high praises of God be in their mouth; literally, in their throat (comp. Isaiah 58:1). And a two-edged sword in their hand. Some understand this metaphorically. But the weapons of Jewish warfare in Nehemiah's time were thoroughly carnal (Nehemiah 4:13, 16, 17, 18); and against adversaries such as Sanbailat, Geshem, and Tobiah, a nation threatened with extermination is certainly entitled to use the sword. Psalm 149:6 pairs unceasing, joyful praise with resolute readiness for battle. For ancient Israel this meant lifting songs to God while wielding literal swords under His command. For believers today it calls us to live in constant worship, trusting God’s supremacy, while holding fast to His Word—our spiritual sword—so that His glory is proclaimed and His purposes are accomplished.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May the high praisesרוֹמְמ֣וֹת (rō·wm·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7319: Exaltation, praise of God אֵ֭ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty be in their mouths, בִּגְרוֹנָ֑ם (biḡ·rō·w·nām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1627: Neck, throat and a two-edged פִּֽיפִיּ֣וֹת (pî·p̄î·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6374: Tooth, two-edged sword וְחֶ֖רֶב (wə·ḥe·reḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword in their hands, בְּיָדָֽם׃ (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand Additonal Resources Psalm 149:6 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 149:6 Bible Gateway Psalm 149:6 Bible.com Psalm 149:6 NIV |
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