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Psalms 148:14
14He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity, and preeminence], Praise for all His godly ones; For the people of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)
Psalms 148:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.
- New International Version (NIV)And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him. Praise the Lord!
- New King James Version (NKJV)And He has exalted the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints— Of the children of Israel, A people near to Him. Praise the Lord!
Context of Psalms 148:14
12Both young men and virgins; Old men and children. 13Let them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted and supreme; His glory and majesty are above earth and heaven. He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity, and preeminence], Praise for all His godly ones; For the people of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)
Read all of Psalms 148Psalms 148:14 word by word
וַיָּ֤רֶם קֶ֨רֶן׀ לְעַמּ֡וֹ תְּהִלָּ֤ה לְֽכָל־חֲסִידָ֗יו לִבְנֵ֣י יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל עַֽם־קְרֹב֗וֹ הַֽלְלוּ־יָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- He also exaltethרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
- the hornקֶ֫רֶןqeren · hornH7161
- of his peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
- the praiseתְּהִלָּהtehillâh · praiseH8416
- of all his saintsחָסִידchâsîyd · piousH2623
- of the childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
- of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
- nearקָרֹבqârôb qârôb · nearH7138
- unto him. Praiseהָלַלhâlal · to boast: praiseH1984
- ye the Lordיָהּyâhh · LORDH3050
Cross-references for Psalms 148:14
- Psalms 75:10All the horns of the wicked He will cut off, But the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.
- Psalms 89:17For You are the glory of their strength [their proud adornment], And by Your favor our horn is exalted.
- Psalms 92:10But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh oil [for Your service].
- Psalms 112:9He has given freely to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.
- 1 Samuel 2:1Hannah prayed and said, “My heart rejoices and triumphs in the Lord; My horn (strength) is lifted up in the Lord, My mouth has opened wide [to speak boldly] against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
- Luke 1:52He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And exalted those who were humble.
- Psalms 145:10All Your works shall give thanks to You and praise You, O Lord, And Your godly ones will bless You.
- Psalms 149:9To execute on them the judgment written. This is the honor for all His godly ones. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)
- Luke 2:32A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was previously unknown], And [to bring] the praise and honor and glory of Your people Israel.”
- Revelation 5:8And when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb (Christ), each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of fragrant incense, which are the prayers of the saints (God’s people).
- Exodus 19:5Now therefore, if you will in fact obey My voice and keep My covenant (agreement), then you shall be My own special possession and treasure from among all peoples [of the world], for all the earth is Mine;
- Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God [is to us] whenever we call on Him?
- Ephesians 2:13But now [at this very moment] in Christ Jesus you who once were [so very] far away [from God] have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
- 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Commentaries on Psalms 148:14
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14He also exalteth the horn of his people - He gives them power and prosperity. See the notes at Psalm 89:17: “And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.” Compare Psalm 92:10; Psalm 112:9. The praise of all his saints - That is, “he has raised up praise for all his saints;” or, has given them occasion for praise. He has so blessed them with special mercies as to make praise especially appropriate for them. Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-14Verses 7-14 Even in this world, dark and bad as it is, God is praised. The powers of nature, be they ever so strong, so stormy, do what God appoints them, and no more. Those that rebel against God's word, show themselves to be more violent than even the stormy winds, yet they fulfil it. View the surface of the earth, mountains and all hills; from the barren tops of some, and the fruitful tops of others, we may fetch matter for praise. And assuredly…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-14Praise of the Lord by all people is right because he is glorious and has blessed his people (see Psalm 147:13; Isaiah 46:13; Ephesians 3:10). His saint are God's trusting and devoted servants (Psalm 86:2).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. exalteth the horn--established power (Psa 75:5, 6). praise of--or literally, "for" his saints--that is, occasions for them to praise Him. They are further described as "His people," and "near unto Him," sustaining by covenanted care a peculiarly intimate relation.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 148
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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