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.
• 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 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

12Both young men and maidens; Old men and children. 13Let them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven. 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!

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 75:10“All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off, But the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.”
• Psalms 89:17For You are the glory of their strength, And in Your favor our horn is exalted.
• Psalms 92:10But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
• Psalms 112:9He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.
• 1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
• Luke 1:52He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly.
• Psalms 145:10All Your works shall praise You, O Lord, And Your saints shall bless You.
• Psalms 149:9To execute on them the written judgment— This honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord!
• Luke 2:32A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”
• Revelation 5:8Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
• Exodus 19:5Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.
• Deuteronomy 4:7“For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him?
• Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
• 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous 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