Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 149:5

(second clause). Let them praise God —

1. Upon their beds of rest, upon their nightly couch. a) Because of what God has done for them during the day. b) Because sleep is the gift of God. c) Because they have a bed to lie upon. d) Because the Lord is their keeper (Ps 4:5,8).

2. Upon their beds of sickness. a) Because it is God's will they should suffer. b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. c) Because, if sanctified, sickness is a great blessing. d) Because praise offered upon a bed of sickness is a testimony to the power of religion.

3. Upon their beds of death. a) Because the sting of death is removed. b) Because their Lord has passed through death. c) Because Christ is with them while they suffer. d) Because of what awaits them. e) Because they have the glorious hope of resurrection. —C.W. Townsend, of Inskip, 1885.