Psalm One Hundred and Forty Nine
by Dr. Henry M. Morris
(taken from the Defender's Study Bible)
a new song. “Song” occurs more in the Psalms than in all the rest of the Bible. There are nine “new songs” mentioned in the Bible (Psalms 33:3; 40:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9; 149:1; Isaiah 42:10; Revelation 5:9; 14:3). Possibly this new song, sung in the great congregation, is the same as that of Revelation 5:9.
in the dance. The dancing will express joy and worship, not sensuality.
Psalm 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Psalm 149:5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Psalm 149:6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
two-edged sword. Not only the Scriptures (Hebrews 4:12), but the sword of judgment. The saints will share in the judgment and reign of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:2, 3; Revelation 2:26, 27; 19:4-6).
Psalm 149:7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
Psalm 149:8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;