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Psalm 149: Cantate Domino

Book of Common Prayer (1979), page 807. In the 30-day Psalter it is read on day 30, at Evening Prayer.

1

Hallelujah!

Sing to the LORD a new song; *

sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful.

2

Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; *

let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

3

Let them praise his Name in the dance; *

let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.

4

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people *

and adorns the poor with victory.

5

Let the faithful rejoice in triumph; *

let them be joyful on their beds.

6

Let the praises of God be in their throat *

and a two-edged sword in their hand;

7

To wreak vengeance on the nations *

and punishment on the peoples;

8

To bind their kings in chains *

and their nobles with links of iron;

9

To inflict on them the judgment decreed; *

this is glory for all his faithful people.

Hallelujah!

When it is appointed