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href="/bsb/psalms/149.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/149.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/149.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Let the praises of God be in their mouths, and a sharp sword in their hands—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/149.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/149.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/149.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Let</i> the high <i>praises</i> of God <i>be</i> in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/149.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>Let</i> the high praises of God <i>be</i> in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/149.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The high praises of God <i>shall be</i> in their mouths, And a two-edged sword in their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/149.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/149.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>Let</i> the high praises of God <i>be</i> in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/149.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>Let</i> the exaltations of God <i>be</i> in their throats, And a two-edged sword in their hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/149.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their throats, And a two-edged sword in their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/149.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/149.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/149.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/149.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Praise God with songs on your lips and a sword in your hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/149.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/149.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/149.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let them shout aloud as they praise God, with their sharp swords in their hands <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/149.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let high praises to God be heard in their throats, while they wield two-edged swords in their hands<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/149.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/149.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May they praise God while they hold a two-edged sword in their hand, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/149.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/149.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/149.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/149.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The exaltation of God [is] in their throat, "" And a two-edged sword in their hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/149.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The exaltation of God is in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/149.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The liftings up of God in their throat, and a sword of two mouths in their hand;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/149.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The high praise of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/149.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The exultations of God will be in their throat, and two-edged swords will be in their hands:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/149.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With the praise of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/149.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/149.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let them exalt God with their throats, and with a two-edged sword in their hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/149.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They will exalt God in their throats with a dual edged sword in their hands<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/149.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/149.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The high praises of God shall be in their throat, and two-edged swords in their hands;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/149-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=18382" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/149.htm">Sing to the LORD a New Song</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7318.htm" title="7318: rō·wm·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- Extolling, praise. From ramam; exaltation, i.e. praise.">May the high praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1627.htm" title="1627: biḡ·rō·w·nām (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Neck, throat. Or garon; from garar; the throat.">be in their mouths,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6366.htm" title="6366: pî·p̄î·yō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Two-edged. Or piyah; feminine of peh; an edge.">and a double-edged</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: wə·ḥe·reḇ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏām (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in their hands,</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a></span><br />And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-29.htm">Jeremiah 23:29</a></span><br />“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-16.htm">Revelation 2:16</a></span><br />Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-5.htm">Hosea 6:5</a></span><br />Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth, and My judgments go forth like lightning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34</a></span><br />Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Luke 2:34-35</a></span><br />Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, / so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-20.htm">Judges 7:20</a></span><br />The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;</p><p class="hdg">the high</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a></b></br> For the LORD <i>is</i> great, and greatly to be praised: he <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a></b></br> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, <i>and</i> Pethahiah, said, Stand up <i>and</i> bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></b></br> Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works <i>are</i> truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.</p><p class="hdg">mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Psalm 115:7</a></b></br> They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3-5</a></b></br> Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness <i>is</i> unsearchable… </p><p class="hdg">and a two-edged</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></b></br> For the word of God <i>is</i> 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 <i>is</i> a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a></b></br> And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance <i>was</i> as the sun shineth in his strength.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/3-16.htm">Double-Edged</a> <a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Exaltation</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/148-14.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Swords</a> <a href="/psalms/115-8.htm">Throat</a> <a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Throats</a> <a href="/judges/3-16.htm">Two-Edged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Double-Edged</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-18.htm">Exaltation</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-18.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/150-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/psalms/149-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-28.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-14.htm">Swords</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-2.htm">Throat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-10.htm">Throats</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Two-Edged</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 149</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">And for that power which he has given to the church</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, praise was often expressed through song and music, as seen in the Psalms, which were used in temple worship. The "high praises" suggest an exalted form of worship, one that acknowledges God's supreme authority and majesty. This aligns with other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/34.htm">Psalm 34:1</a>, which encourages continual praise. The act of praising God is not only a form of worship but also a declaration of faith and trust in His power and sovereignty. In the New Testament, <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> speaks of offering a "sacrifice of praise," indicating that praise is a vital part of the Christian life, transcending circumstances.<p><b>and a double-edged sword in their hands</b><br>The imagery of a "double-edged sword" is rich with meaning. Historically, swords were common weapons in ancient warfare, symbolizing strength and authority. In a spiritual context, the double-edged sword represents the Word of God, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>, which is "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword." This suggests that believers are equipped with the power of God's Word to discern truth and combat spiritual adversaries. The dual nature of the sword—both defensive and offensive—implies that believers are called to defend their faith and advance God's kingdom. This imagery also connects to <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a>, where the "sword of the Spirit" is part of the armor of God, highlighting the necessity of spiritual readiness and the active role of believers in spiritual warfare.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/149.htm">Psalm 149</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about worship and warfare.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_congregation_of_the_faithful.htm">The Congregation of the Faithful</a></b><br>The people of Israel, who are called to praise God and execute His justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The object of high praise, whose glory and justice are central to the psalm.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_god.htm">Enemies of God</a></b><br>Those who oppose God's will and righteousness, against whom the faithful are to wield the "two-edged sword."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_two-edged_sword.htm">The Two-Edged Sword</a></b><br>Symbolic of God's Word and the power of divine justice, reflecting both spiritual and physical warfare.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a></b><br>Praise 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_word.htm">The Role of the Word</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_worship_and_warfare.htm">Balancing Worship and Warfare</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/executing_divine_justice.htm">Executing Divine Justice</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to uphold God's justice in the world. This involves standing against evil and promoting righteousness in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_community_of_believers.htm">The Community of Believers</a></b><br>The call to praise and wield the sword is given to the congregation, highlighting the importance of community in worship and spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_149.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 149</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_a_'new_song'_in_psalm_149_1.htm">Psalm 149:1 – Why is there a need for a “new song” if this psalm’s praises and warlike imagery appear repeatedly elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_149_6-9__swords_vs._god's_love.htm">Psalm 149:6-9 - How does the command to wield swords and execute vengeance align with a loving God or an ethic of nonviolence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_emphasize_hand_washing_in_psalm_26_6.htm">(Psalm 26:6) If ritual hand washing cannot truly cleanse sin, why does the psalmist emphasize this outward act?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_84_with_temple's_fall.htm">How do we reconcile the psalm's praise of God's dwelling place (Psalm 84:1, 4) with later events that saw the Temple destroyed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/149.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">High praises</span>.--Literally, <span class= "ital">exaltations of celebration, i.e., </span>hymns of praise.<p><span class= "bld">Mouth.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">throat.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/149.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let the high praises of God be in their mouth</span>; literally, <span class="accented">in their throat</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/58-1.htm">Isaiah 58:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And a two-edged sword in their hand.</span> Some understand this metaphorically. But the weapons of Jewish warfare in Nehemiah's time were thoroughly carnal (<a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Nehemiah 4:13, 16, 17, 18</a>); and against adversaries such as Sanbailat, Geshem, and Tobiah, a nation threatened with extermination is certainly entitled to use the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/149-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">May the high praises</span><br /><span class="heb">רוֹמְמ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(rō·wm·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7319.htm">Strong's 7319: </a> </span><span class="str2">Exaltation, praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֭ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be in their mouths,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּגְרוֹנָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(biḡ·rō·w·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1627.htm">Strong's 1627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neck, throat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a two-edged</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽיפִיּ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(pî·p̄î·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6374.htm">Strong's 6374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tooth, two-edged </span><br /><br /><span class="word">sword</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֶ֖רֶב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥe·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in their hands,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָדָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/149-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 149:6 May the high praises of God be (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/149-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 149:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 149:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/149-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 149:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 149:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>