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 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!

Context of Psalms 148:14

12both young men and maidens, old men and children. 13Let them praise the Name of Adonai, for His Name alone is exalted. His glory is above earth and heaven. He has raised up a horn for His people, a praise for all His kedoshim, for the children of Israel— a people near to Him. Halleluyah!

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 75:10But I—I will declare it forever, I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.
• Psalms 89:17They rejoice in Your Name all day, and by Your righteousness they are exalted.
• Psalms 92:10For behold, Your enemies, Adonai —behold Your enemies perish— all evildoers are scattered.
• Psalms 112:9He gives freely to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn is lifted high in honor.
• 1 Samuel 2:1Then Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in Adonai, my horn is lifted high in Adonai. I smile wide over my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
• Luke 1:52He has brought down rulers from thrones and exalted humble ones.
• Psalms 145:10All Your works praise You, Adonai, and Your kedoshim bless You.
• Psalms 149:9to carry out the sentence decreed— this is the glory of all His kedoshim. Halleluyah!
• Luke 2:32‘A light for revelation to the nations’ and the glory of Your people Israel.”
• Revelation 5:8When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense—which are the prayers of the kedoshim.
• Exodus 19:5Now then, if you listen closely to My voice, and keep My covenant, then you will be My own treasure from among all people, for all the earth is Mine.
• Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there that has gods so near to them, as Adonai our God is whenever we call on Him?
• Ephesians 2:13But now in Messiah Yeshua, you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah.
• 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One 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