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Psalms 149:6
May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the covenant community, transitioning from their internal exultation to a call for vocal declaration and physical action.
The words — רוֹמְמ֣וֹת (rommôt) translates to high praises or exaltations, and פִּיפִיּ֣וֹת (pipiyyôt) literally means teeth, specifying the serrated cutting edge of the weapon.
The thread — The double-edged sword imagery reappears in Hebrews 4:12 to describe the penetrating nature of God’s word and in Revelation 1:16 as issuing from Christ’s mouth, while vocal praise is paralleled in Psalms 66:17.
Why it lands — It demands that worship and judgment operate together, requiring the reader to treat praise as an active instrument rather than a passive sentiment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
Cross-references
- Psalms 66:17 I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.
- Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- Revelation 1:16 He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
- Revelation 19:6 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.
- Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
- Psalms 96:4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
- Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- Psalms 145:3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
- Psalms 115:7 they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.
- Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.