1 Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones.  |  | 
2 Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King.  |  | 
3 a Or Hallelujah!Praiseb Heb Yahthe LORD!  |  | 
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 theirc Lit throatmouth, 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,  |  | 
9 To execute on them the judgment written; This is an honor for all His godly ones. d Or Hallelujah!Praisee Heb Yahthe LORD!  |  |