Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 149:4 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 149:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 149 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”
Psalms 149:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 149:4
This verse reveals the basis for Israel's rejoicing: 'For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.' The phrase 'taketh pleasure in his people' (ratzah YHWH be'amo) echoes verse 11 of Psalm 147 but personalizes it to the entire community rather than just the individual faithful. God's pleasure (ratzon) in His people is foundational. 'He will beautify the meek with salvation' (yephareh anavim be-yeshua) uses the verb paarah (beautify, adorn) in a striking way: salvation is portrayed as beautification or adornment. The 'meek' (anavim) refers to those who a...
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Cross-References for Psalms 149:4
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“in those who hope in his loving kindness.”
“in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit”
“who favor my righteous cause. Yes”
“I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.”
“your God”
“He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him”
“For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.”
“I will rejoice over them to do them good”
“my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation”
“but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.”