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Psalms 148:11
11kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on 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:
- 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;
- New Living Translation (NLT)kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth,
Context of Psalms 148:11
9you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, 12young men and women, old men and children. 13Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
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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 2:10Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
- Psalms 22:27All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him,
- Psalms 66:1Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
- Psalms 68:31Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit herself to God.
- Psalms 72:10May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts.
- Psalms 86:9All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name.
- Psalms 102:15The nations will fear the name of the Lord, all the kings of the earth will revere your glory.
- Psalms 138:4May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear what you have decreed.
- Proverbs 8:15By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;
- Isaiah 49:23Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow down before you with their faces to the ground; they will lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.”
- Isaiah 60:3Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
- Revelation 21:24The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor 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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