Revised Literal Translation
Psalms 148:11
11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all 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; fruitful trees, and all cedars: 10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: 12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: 13Let them praise the name of Yhwh: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
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מַלְכֵי־אֶ֭רֶץ וְכָל־לְאֻמִּ֑ים שָׂ֝רִ֗ים וְכָל־שֹׁ֥פְטֵי אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 148:11
- Psalms 2:10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
- Psalms 22:27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto Yhwh: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
- Psalms 66:1Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
- Psalms 68:31Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.
- Psalms 72:10The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
- Psalms 86:9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
- Psalms 102:15So the heathen shall fear the name of Yhwh, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.
- Psalms 138:4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Yhwh, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
- Proverbs 8:15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- Isaiah 49:23And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am Yhwh: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
- Isaiah 60:3And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
- Revelation 21:24And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour 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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