Psalms 148 · Verse 11

Psalms 148:11

Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
Psalms 148:11, King James Version

Psalms 148:11 in other translations

BSBkings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,
WEBkings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,
ASVKings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;
YLTKings of earth, and all peoples, Chiefs, and all judges of earth,
DARBYKings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth;
BBEKings of the earth, and all peoples; rulers and all judges of the earth:
WebsterKings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

What does Psalms 148:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:11-12
11-12. Next all rational beings, from the highest in rank to little children. princes--or, military leaders.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 Kings of the earth - As being representatives of the Most High; and all people - the nations governed by them. Princes, as governors of provinces, and all judges executing those laws that bind man to man, and regulate and preserve civil society, praise God, from whom ye have derived your power and influence: for by him kings reign. And let the people magnify God for civil and social institutions and for the laws by which, under him, their lives and properties are preserved.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 148:7-14

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…

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Psalms 148:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

מַלְכֵי\־mal.khei-O kings ofH4428
אֶ֭רֶץ'E.retz[the] earthH776
וְכָל\־ve.kholand allH3605
לְאֻמִּ֑יםle.'u.Mimpeoples ofH3816
שָׂ֝רִ֗יםSa.RimicialsH8269
וְכָל\־ve.kholand allH3605
שֹׁ֥פְטֵיSho.fe.teirulers ofH8199
אָֽרֶץ\׃'A.retz[the] earthH776

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 148:11

  • Isaiah 60:3

    And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

  • Psalms 102:15

    So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.

  • Revelation 21:24

    And 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.

  • Psalms 72:10-11

    The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

  • Psalms 68:31-32

    Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:

  • Psalms 86:9

    All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.

  • Psalms 22:27-29

    All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations. All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.

  • Isaiah 49:23

    And 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 the Lord: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.

  • Psalms 2:10-12

    Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

  • Psalms 66:1-4

    To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

  • Psalms 138:4-5

    All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

  • Proverbs 8:15-16

    By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Kings.
2:10-12; 22:27-29; 66:1-4; 68:31,32; 72:10,11; 86:9; 102:15; 138:4,5
Pr 8:15,16; Isa 49:23; 60:3; Re 21:24

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Context

  • Psalms 148:10

    Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

  • Psalms 148:11

    Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

  • Psalms 148:12

    Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

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Psalms 148:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Los reyes de la tierra y todos los pueblos; los príncipes y todos los jueces de la tierra;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Rois de la terre et tous les peuples, princes et tous les juges de la terre;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ihr Könige der Erde und alle Völkerschaften, ihr Fürsten und alle Richter der Erde;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		reges terræ et omnes populi; principes et omnes judices terræ;