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Psalms 148:12
12Both young men and maidens, old men with youths, —
Psalms 148:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
- New International Version (NIV)young men and women, old men and children.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Young men and maidens together, old men and children!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Both young men and maidens; Old men and children.
Context of Psalms 148:12
10Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and winged fowl; 11Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth; Both young men and maidens, old men with youths, — 13Let them praise the name of Jehovah: for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above the earth and the heavens. 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. Hallelujah!
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בַּחוּרִ֥ים וְגַם־בְּתוּל֑וֹת זְ֝קֵנִ֗ים עִם־נְעָרִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 148:12
- Psalms 8:2Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established praise because of thine adversaries, to still the enemy and the avenger.
- Psalms 68:25The singers went before, the players on stringed instruments after, in the midst of maidens playing on tabrets.
- Jeremiah 31:13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and old together; for I will turn their mourning into gladness, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice after their sorrow.
- Zechariah 9:17For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! Corn shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the maidens.
- Matthew 21:15And when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonders which he wrought, and the children crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were indignant,
- Luke 19:37And as he drew near, already at the descent of the mount of Olives, all the multitude of the disciples began, rejoicing, to praise God with a loud voice for all the works of power which they had seen,
Commentaries on Psalms 148:12
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Both young men, and maidens - Those in the morning of life, just entering on their career; just forming their character: with ardor, elasticity, cheerfulness, hope; let them consecrate all this to God: let all that there is in the buoyancy of their feelings, in the melody of their voices, in their ardor and vigor, be employed in the praise and the service of God. Old men, and children - Old men, with what remains of life, and children, with all that there…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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