The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 149:4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (Psalms 149:1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well pleased with them, and might be counted on to support and sustain them.

He will beautify the meek with salvation. Those who patiently submit to his chastisements God will ultimately "adorn," or "beautify," with his salvation.

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