Psalms 149:5 nasb — Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.

NASB

"Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds."

— Psalms 149:5, NASB

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Psalms 149 — Context

2

Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King.

3

Let them praise His name with dancing; Let them sing praises to Him with timbrel and lyre.

4

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation.

5

Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.

6

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,

7

To execute vengeance on the nations And punishment on the peoples,

8

To bind their kings with chains And their nobles with fetters of iron,

Psalms 149:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 149:5 say?
Psalms 149:5 in the NASB reads: “Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.”
Where is Psalms 149:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 149:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 149, verse 5.
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 149:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 149:5 in?
Psalms 149:5 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 149:5?
Psalms 149:5 reads (NASB): “Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.” 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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