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Psalms 148:11
11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,
Psalms 148:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
- New International Version (NIV)kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;
Context of Psalms 148:11
9mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10wild animals and all cattle, creatures that crawl and flying birds, kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth, 12young men as well as young women, old and young together. 13Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted. His majesty covers heaven and earth.
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מַלְכֵי־אֶ֭רֶץ וְכָל־לְאֻמִּ֑ים שָׂ֝רִ֗ים וְכָל־שֹׁ֥פְטֵי אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 148:11
- Psalms 2:10So now, kings, be wise; receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
- Psalms 22:27All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord. All the families of the nations will bow down before you,
- Psalms 66:1Let the whole earth shout joyfully to God!
- Psalms 68:31Ambassadors will come from Egypt; Cush will stretch out its hands to God.
- Psalms 72:10May the kings of Tarshish and the coasts and islands bring tribute, the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
- Psalms 86:9All the nations you have made will come and bow down before you, Lord, and will honor your name.
- Psalms 102:15Then the nations will fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth your glory,
- Psalms 138:4All the kings on earth will give you thanks, Lord, when they hear what you have promised.
- Proverbs 8:15It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law;
- Isaiah 49:23Kings will be your guardians and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow down to you with their faces to the ground and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who put their hope in me will not be put to shame.
- Isaiah 60:3Nations will come to your light, and kings to your shining brightness.
- Revelation 21:24The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.
Commentaries on Psalms 148:11
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Kings of the earth, and all people - This would embrace all, as all are included in the idea of the rulers and the ruled. Princes, and all judges of the earth - Those of exalted rank; those high in authority. This is proper in itself considered, as they are people like other people; and proper as an example to the rest. None of any rank are exempt from the obligation to praise God; none are cut off from the privilege.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. 11-12The psalmist calls all humans to offer praise to God, regardless of status, age, or gender.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-1211-12. Next all rational beings, from the highest in rank to little children. princes--or, military leaders.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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