Barnes' Notes on Psalms 149:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Let the saints be joyful in glory - In the glory of their condition; in the favor of God; in the honor which he bestows upon them. Let them rejoice in this; let them shout and triumph over this. Other men rejoice in honor; in wealth; in houses, lands, parks, libraries, works of art: let the saints rejoice in the glory of being the friends of God; in the hope of heaven. Compare Psalms 84:11. Let them sing aloud upon their beds - Compare Job 35:10, note; Acts 16:25, note; Psalms 34:1, note. The idea is, that in the meditations of the night, when darkness is around them, when alone with God, they may find occasion for exultation and praise. Their hearts may be full of joy, and alone they may give expression to their joy in songs of praise. return to 'Top of Page'

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