Psalm 149:9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 149:6-9

The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God for their tranquillity shall be blessed with victory. Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (Ps. 149:6): let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:9

To execute upon them the judgment written ,.... In the law, according to the Targum; either upon the seven nations of the land of Canaan, Deuteronomy 7:12 ; or upon all the enemies of God and his people, Deuteronomy 32:41 ; or rather in the Gospel; which declares, that whoever believes in Christ shall be saved, but whoever believes not shall be damned, Mark 16:16 . And according to this twoedged sword or word of God, and the sentence pronounced by it, and judgment written in it, things... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:9

To execute upon them the judgment written - In Deuteronomy 7:1 , etc., God promises his people complete victory over all their enemies, and over the heathen. God repeatedly promises such victories to his faithful people; and this is, properly speaking, the judgment written, i.e., foretold. This honor have all his saints - They shall all be supported, defended, and saved by the Lord. Israel had this honor, and such victories over their enemies, while they continued faithful to their... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:9

Verse 9 9.To perform the judgment, etc. He qualifies what he had said in the previous verses, in which he might have appeared to arm the Lord’s people for deeds of warlike cruelty. At first sight it might appear strange, that they who were called the merciful ones of God, should be sent out with drawn swords to commit slaughter, and pour out human blood; for what evidence was here of mercy? But when God himself is the author of the vengeance taken, it is just judgment, not cruelty. When mention... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

God's pleasure in us, and ours in him. The more particularly inviting passage is found in the fourth verse; but those before and after are also suggestive. Taking them first, and that last, we have— I. THE CONSTANCY OF OCCASION FOR PRAISING GOD . ( Psalms 149:1 .) The " new song" of the psalmist is surely not a fresh composition, though we may well be thankful for the new hymnologist, and consider him a very valuable gift of God to the Church; but it is rather the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:9

To execute upon them the judgment written . The allusion is probably to Deuteronomy 32:41 , Deuteronomy 32:42 , where God announces the judgments that he will execute upon the oppressors of his people. This honor have all his saints ; rather, a glory is this to all his saints . "The victories of their Lord reflect glory on all his faithful and devoted servants" (Kay.). Praise ye the Lord (comp. Deuteronomy 32:1 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:9

The limitation of all human vengeance. "To execute upon them the judgment written." "It was the thought that vengeance was the righteous retribution, written in the book of God, which made Israel glory in inflicting it." "The psalmist probably desires to fire the broken-spirited despondency which the history shows to have weighed so heavily on the returned exiles." Just in one thing humanity has always failed—it has overdone its vengeance. Vengeance may be duty, but whenever man tries to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:9

To execute upon them the judgment written - Either, that which is written in the law in general as what is threatened to wicked men; or, that which was written for their particular case, or which they were specifically commanded to do. Compare Deuteronomy 7:1-2; Deuteronomy 32:41-43. Most probably the reference is to some particular command in this case.This honor have all his saints - (a) It is an honor to engage in executing or carrying out the purposes of God. As it is an honor to be a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 149:9

Psalms 149:9. To execute upon them the judgment written Appointed and declared in the Holy Scriptures. This is added to show that they do not do this work to satisfy any malicious or revengeful inclinations of their own, but in obedience to God’s command, and only in such a manner as he hath allowed in his word. They act by commission from him, and according to his direction. Thus the kings of the earth that shall be employed in the destruction of the New Testament Babylon, will only... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 149:6-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 149:9

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