New Living Translation
Psalms 148:11
11kings of the earth and all people, rulers and 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 livestock, small scurrying animals and birds, kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth, 12young men and young women, old men and children. 13Let them all praise the name of the Lord. For his name is very great; his glory towers over the earth and heaven!
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מַלְכֵי־אֶ֭רֶץ וְכָל־לְאֻמִּ֑ים שָׂ֝רִ֗ים וְכָל־שֹׁ֥פְטֵי אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 148:11
- Psalms 2:10Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
- Psalms 22:27The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him.
- Psalms 66:1Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!
- Psalms 68:31Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals; let Ethiopia bring tribute to God.
- Psalms 72:10The western kings of Tarshish and other distant lands will bring him tribute. The eastern kings of Sheba and Seba will bring him gifts.
- Psalms 86:9All the nations you made will come and bow before you, Lord; they will praise your holy name.
- Psalms 102:15Then the nations will tremble before the Lord. The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.
- Psalms 138:4Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord, for all of them will hear your words.
- Proverbs 8:15Because of me, kings reign, and rulers make just decrees.
- Isaiah 49:23Kings and queens will serve you and care for all your needs. They will bow to the earth before you and lick the dust from your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord. Those who trust in me will never be put to shame.”
- Isaiah 60:3All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.
- Revelation 21:24The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory.
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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