American Standard Version
Psalms 148:14
14And he hath lifted up the horn of his people,The praise of all his saints;Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him.Praise ye Jehovah.
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 Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens. And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, The praise of all his saints; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye Jehovah.
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וַיָּ֤רֶם קֶ֨רֶן׀ לְעַמּ֡וֹ תְּהִלָּ֤ה לְֽכָל־חֲסִידָ֗יו לִבְנֵ֣י יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל עַֽם־קְרֹב֗וֹ הַֽלְלוּ־יָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 148:14
- Psalms 75:10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; But the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
- Psalms 89:17For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
- Psalms 92:10But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil.
- Psalms 112:9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.
- 1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said: My heart exulteth in Jehovah; My horn is exalted in Jehovah; My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; Because I rejoice in thy salvation.
- Luke 1:52He hath put down princes from their thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.
- Psalms 145:10All thy works shall give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; And thy saints shall bless thee.
- Psalms 149:9To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah.
- Luke 2:32A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
- Revelation 5:8And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
- Exodus 19:5Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be mine own possession from among all peoples: for all the earth is mine:
- Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as Jehovah our God is whensoever we call upon him?
- Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus ye that once were far off are made nigh in the blood of Christ.
- 1 Peter 2:9But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous 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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