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Psalms 149

Psalms 149 — John Wesley

149:1–3

The horn - In scripture commonly denotes strength, victory, glory, and felicity.

149:4

The Lord - He rejoiceth over them to do them good. Beautify - Heb. adorn, make them amiable and honourable in the eyes of the world, who now hate and despise them. The meek - All true Israelites are such.

149:5

In glory - For the honour which God putteth upon them. Beds - By night as well as by day.

149:7

Vengeance - For all their cruelties and injuries towards God's people. This was literally accomplished by David upon the Philistines, Ammonites, Syrians and other neighbouring nations.

149:9

Written - Appointed and declared in the holy scripture. Chapter CL An exhortation to praise God with all sorts of musical instruments, ver. 1 - 6.