Let the saints have joy and glory: let them give cries of joy on their beds.
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Let the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands;
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To give the nations the reward of their sins, and the peoples their punishment;
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To put their kings in chains, and their rulers in bands of iron;
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To give them the punishment which is in the holy writings: this honour is given to all his saints. Praise be to the Lord.
Psalms 149:8 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 149:8 say?
Psalms 149:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To put their kings in chains, and their rulers in bands of iron;”
Where is Psalms 149:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 149:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 149, verse 8.
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 149:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 149:8 in?
Psalms 149:8 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 149:8?
Psalms 149:8 reads (BBE): “To put their kings in chains, and their rulers in bands of iron;” 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.