Psalms 149:4 net — For the LORD takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

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"For the LORD takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them."

— Psalms 149:4, NET Bible

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Psalms 149 — Context

1

Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song! Praise him in the assembly of the godly!

2

Let Israel rejoice in their Creator! Let the people of Zion delight in their King!

3

Let them praise his name with dancing! Let them sing praises to him to the accompaniment of the tambourine and harp!

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For the LORD takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

5

Let the godly rejoice because of their vindication! Let them shout for joy upon their beds!

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May the praises of God be in their mouths and a two-edged sword in their hands,

7

in order to take revenge on the nations, and punish foreigners.

Psalms 149:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 149:4 say?
Psalms 149:4 in the NET Bible reads: “For the LORD takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.”
Where is Psalms 149:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 149:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 149, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 149:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 149:4 in?
Psalms 149:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 149:4?
Psalms 149:4 reads (NET): “For the LORD takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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