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Psalms 149

Psalms 149 — Tyndale Study Notes

Ps.146.1-150.6

The Psalter ends with five hallelujah psalms, so named because each begins and ends with Praise the Lord! (Hebrew haleluyah).

Ps.149.1-9

This hymn of praise celebrates the Lord’s victory. He is the Maker of Israel (149:1-2) and the victorious King who shares his glory with his faithful ones (149:3-9).

Ps.149.4

God’s people, whom the world ignores and despises, will be vindicated (Matt 19:30). The humble will experience victory over their oppressors and persecutors (see Isa 61:3).

Ps.149.6-9

Vengeance is the Lord’s business (see 2:3; 94:1; 102:20; 142:7; 146:7).