Psalm 149:1
Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
Cross-references
In Psalm 33:3, the identical phrase 'sing to him a new song' appears — both urging joyful worship with fresh praise.
In Psalm 144:9, the psalmist personally vows to 'sing a new song' — closely parallel to the corporate call here.
Psalm 111:1 opens with 'Praise ye the LORD' and praise in the assembly of the upright, directly mirroring the call in Psalm 149:1.
In Psalm 96:1, the same command 'sing to the Lord a new song' extends to all the earth — mirroring this call to the godly.
In Psalm 98:1, 'sing to the Lord a new song' celebrates his marvelous deeds — same exhortation as here for his praise.
In Psalm 150:1, the same imperative 'Praise ye the LORD' begins the final psalm, echoing the call here.
Psalm 30:4 calls saints to sing to the LORD, directly matching the command to sing a new song in the assembly.
In Psalm 135:1, the identical opening 'Praise ye the LORD' directly echoes the same call to worship.
In Psalm 22:25, the psalmist vows to praise God in the great congregation, echoing the call to sing a new song in the assembly of saints.
Psalm 89:5 mentions the congregation of saints praising God's wonders, similar to the new song in the assembly.
Psalm 68:26 commands blessing God in the congregations, paralleling the call to praise in the congregation of saints.
Psalm 116:18 involves paying vows in the presence of all God's people, a public worship setting akin to the congregation of saints.
Psalm 47:6 repeatedly urges singing praises to God, a general call similar to singing a new song.
Psalm 9:14 expresses showing praise in the gates of Zion, similar to praising God in the congregation of saints.
In Isaiah 42:10, the same phrase 'Sing to the Lord a new song' launches a prophecy of worldwide praise — echoing this call.
In Revelation 5:9, the redeemed sing a 'new song' to Christ — fulfilling the OT call for fresh praise in a heavenly setting.
In Revelation 14:3, the redeemed sing a 'new song' before the throne, directly echoing the invitation to sing a new song.
Hebrews 2:12 quotes Psalm 22:22 about singing praise in the midst of the church, resonating with the call to sing a new song in the congregation.