upon them The nations; not the kings and nobles only.

the judgment written The sentence pronounced by Jehovah and recorded in His book (cp. Isaiah 65:6; Isaiah 10:1; Job 13:26) for execution at the proper time; or the reference may be to the general testimony of law and prophets concerning the ultimate judgement of the nations. See Deuteronomy 32:41 ff.; Isaiah 41:15 f.; Ezekiel 38, 39; Joel 3:12 ff.; Micah 4:13; Zechariah 14; &c.

this honour&c. Honour shall that be for all his beloved. The defeat of their enemies brings honour to Jehovah's chosen people. It is possible to render He is the honour of all his beloved, but this fits the context less well.

The LXX is probably right in omitting the final Hallelujah.

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