Psalms 149:4

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people,.... Not all mankind; though they are all his people by creation, and are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all acceptable to him; some are…

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people - Let them rejoice on this account. He loves them; he approves their conduct; he bestows his favors upon them. All this should add to their joy, and fill…

We have here,

I. The calls given to God's Israel to praise. All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited to praise him; but here his saints in a particular manner are required to bless him.…

taketh pleasure in his people The deliverance which they have experienced is the proof of the renewal of His favour. Cp. Psa 147:11; Isa 54:7-8; Isa 60:10.

headorneth the meek with salvation Through…