Psalms 149:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 149:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 150” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 150
Psalms 149:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 149

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9To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 150

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“To execute upon them the judgment written, etc.] In the law, according to the Targum; either upon the seven nations of the land of Canaan, (<050712>Deuteronomy 7:12); or upon all the enemies of God and his people, (<053241>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, (<411616>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 will everlastingly take place. Or it may principally have regard to the judgment upon antichrist in the latter day, written in the word of God; and which will be executed by the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the judgment written--either in God's decrees, or perhaps as in Deu 32:41-43. this honour--that is, to be thus employed, will be an honorable service, to be assigned his saints--or, godly ones (Psa 16:3). Next: Psalms Chapter 150”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 magistrate, a judge, a sheriff, a constable, a commander of an army, an admiral in a navy, to execute the purposes of a government - an honor sought with great avidity among people as among the most valued…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Written - Appointed and declared in the holy scripture. Next: Psalms Chapter 150”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“to execute: Psa 137:8; Deu 7:1, Deu 7:2, Deu 32:42, Deu 32:43; Isa 14:22, Isa 14:23; Rev 17:14-16 this honour: Psa 148:14; Co1 6:2, Co1 6:3; Rev 3:21 Next: Psalms Chapter 150”
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