Psalms 148:14

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.
• 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!
• New Living Translation (NLT)He has made his people strong, honoring his faithful ones— the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord!

Context of Psalms 148:14

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. 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.

Psalms 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 75:10who says, “I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.”
• Psalms 89:17For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.
• Psalms 92:10You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured on me.
• Psalms 112:9They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.
• 1 Samuel 2:1Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.
• Luke 1:52He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
• Psalms 145:10All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.
• Psalms 149:9to carry out the sentence written against them— this is the glory of all his faithful people. Praise the Lord.
• Luke 2:32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
• Revelation 5:8And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people.
• Exodus 19:5Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine,
• Deuteronomy 4:7What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?
• Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
• 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful 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