1 Alleluia.

2 Sing to the Lord a new song: his praise is in the assembly of the saints. 3 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult in their king. 4 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with timbrel and psaltery. 5 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; and will exalt the meek with salvation.

6 The saints shall rejoice in glory; and shall exult on their beds. 7 The *149. 7 Gr. exaltations, q. d. extollings.high praises of God shall be in their throat, and two-edged swords in their hands; 8 to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments among the peoples; 9 to bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron; to execute on them the judgment *149. 9 Gr. inscribed, sc. in the scripture.written: this honour have all his saints.