King James Version (KJV)

Psalms 149:6

“[Let] the high [praises] of God [be] in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;”

Verse in context — Psalms 149

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

[Let] the high [praises] of God [be] in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;

To execute vengeance upon the heathen, [and] punishments upon the people;

To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

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