Psalm 149:5
New International Version
Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.

New Living Translation
Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them. Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.

English Standard Version
Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.

Berean Standard Bible
Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.

King James Bible
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

New King James Version
Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds.

New American Standard Bible
The godly ones shall be jubilant in glory; They shall sing for joy on their beds.

NASB 1995
Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.

NASB 1977
Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let the holy ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds.

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

Christian Standard Bible
Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory; let them shout for joy on their beds.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let the godly celebrate in triumphal glory; let them shout for joy on their beds.

American Standard Version
Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds.

Contemporary English Version
All of you faithful people, praise our glorious Lord! Celebrate and worship.

English Revised Version
Let the saints exult in glory: let them sing for joy upon their beds.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let godly people triumph in glory. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

Good News Translation
Let God's people rejoice in their triumph and sing joyfully all night long.

International Standard Version
May those he loves be exalted, singing for joy on their couches.

Majority Standard Bible
Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.

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

New Heart English Bible
Let the faithful ones rejoice in glory. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

World English Bible
Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Saints exult in glory, "" They sing aloud on their beds.

Young's Literal Translation
Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud on their beds.

Smith's Literal Translation
The godly ones shall triumph in glory; they shall rejoice upon their bed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The saints will exult in glory. They will rejoice upon their couches.

New American Bible
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, cry out for joy on their couches,

New Revised Standard Version
Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their couches.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let the righteous become mighty in glory; let them glorify him upon their beds.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Let the righteous ones be strengthened in honor and they will praise him upon their beds.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let the saints exult in glory; Let them sing for joy upon their beds.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The saints shall rejoice in glory; and shall exult on their beds.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sing to the LORD a New Song
4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. 5Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. 6May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,…

Cross References
Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

James 5:13
Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Romans 15:9
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Revelation 19:5-6
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” / And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Isaiah 24:14
They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD.

Isaiah 30:29
You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Job 35:10
But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night,

Psalm 42:8
The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.

Psalm 63:6
When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.


Treasury of Scripture

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.

the saints

Psalm 23:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

Psalm 145:10
All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

sing

Psalm 42:8
Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

Psalm 63:5,6
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: …

Psalm 92:2
To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,

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Let the saints
The term "saints" in this context refers to those who are set apart for God, His holy people. In Hebrew, the word is "חֲסִידִים" (chasidim), which can also mean "faithful ones" or "godly ones." This designation emphasizes a life dedicated to God, marked by faithfulness and devotion. Historically, the saints were those who adhered to the covenant with God, living in accordance with His laws and commands. In a New Testament context, this term extends to all believers in Christ, who are sanctified through faith and called to live holy lives.

exult
The word "exult" conveys a sense of triumphant joy and celebration. In Hebrew, it is "יָעֲלֹזוּ" (ya'alozu), which implies a deep, exuberant rejoicing. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a profound expression of gratitude and victory. The saints are called to exult because of their relationship with God and the salvation He provides. This rejoicing is a reflection of the joy found in God's presence and His mighty works.

in glory
The phrase "in glory" suggests a state of honor and splendor. The Hebrew word "בְכָבוֹד" (bekavod) can mean both "glory" and "honor." This glory is not of human origin but is derived from God's own majesty and presence. The saints exult in the glory that comes from being in right relationship with God, experiencing His favor and the honor of being His people. This glory is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers anticipate the fullness of God's kingdom.

let them shout for joy
The call to "shout for joy" is an invitation to express one's delight and praise vocally and publicly. The Hebrew "יָרֹנּוּ" (yaronnu) suggests a loud, jubilant cry. This expression of joy is communal, as the saints together lift their voices in praise to God. It reflects the biblical tradition of worship that is both personal and corporate, where the community of believers joins in celebrating God's goodness and faithfulness.

upon their beds
The phrase "upon their beds" indicates a setting of rest and intimacy. In Hebrew, "מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָם" (mishkevotam) refers to places of rest or reclining. This suggests that the joy and praise of the saints are not confined to public worship but extend into their private lives. Even in moments of rest, the faithful are called to maintain an attitude of worship and gratitude. This highlights the comprehensive nature of a life devoted to God, where every moment and setting is an opportunity for praise. Historically, this could also reflect the practice of meditating on God's word and works during the night, a time of reflection and personal communion with God.

(5) The two clauses are directly parallel:

"Let the chasidim raise a cry in glory:

Let them sing aloud upon their couches."

Either the rejoicing is carried far into the night, and when retired to rest the happy people burst 'out anew into singing; or (see Hosea 7:14), the couches may rather be the divans where feasts were held.

Verse 5. - Let the saints be joyful in glory. Therefore let God's saints at the present time - his restored people, who have just had a fresh deliverance - rejoice, in the "glory" that covers them - rejoice and give God thanks for it. Let them sing aloud upon their beds. Not, as in former days, weeping through the long night (Psalm 6:6; Psalm 77:2-6), and watering their couches with their tears, but, like Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25), singing hymns of praise to God "at midnight" as they rest upon their beds.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let the saints
חֲסִידִ֣ים (ḥă·sî·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2623: Kind, pious

exult
יַעְלְז֣וּ (ya‘·lə·zū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5937: To jump for, joy, exult

in glory;
בְּכָב֑וֹד (bə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

let them shout for joy
יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ (yə·ran·nə·nū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry

upon
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

their beds.
מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם׃ (miš·kə·ḇō·w·ṯām)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying


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