Psalm 149:1

Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

Cross-references

Psalm 33:3 Parallel

In Psalm 33:3, the identical phrase 'sing to him a new song' appears — both urging joyful worship with fresh praise.

Psalm 144:9 Parallel

In Psalm 144:9, the psalmist personally vows to 'sing a new song' — closely parallel to the corporate call here.

Psalm 111:1 Parallel

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.

Psalm 96:1 Parallel

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.

Psalm 98:1 Parallel

In Psalm 98:1, 'sing to the Lord a new song' celebrates his marvelous deeds — same exhortation as here for his praise.

Psalm 150:1 Parallel

In Psalm 150:1, the same imperative 'Praise ye the LORD' begins the final psalm, echoing the call here.

Psalm 30:4 Parallel

Psalm 30:4 calls saints to sing to the LORD, directly matching the command to sing a new song in the assembly.

Psalm 135:1 Parallel

In Psalm 135:1, the identical opening 'Praise ye the LORD' directly echoes the same call to worship.

Psalm 22:25 Parallel

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 Parallel

Psalm 89:5 mentions the congregation of saints praising God's wonders, similar to the new song in the assembly.

Psalm 68:26 Parallel

Psalm 68:26 commands blessing God in the congregations, paralleling the call to praise in the congregation of saints.

Psalm 116:18 Related theme

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 Related theme

Psalm 47:6 repeatedly urges singing praises to God, a general call similar to singing a new song.

Psalm 9:14 Related theme

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.