The Bible: Psalms Chapter 148: with Audio and Commentary.

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Psalms Chapter 148

1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!

2 Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army!

3 Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!

4 Praise him, you heavens of heavens, you waters that are above the heavens.

5 Let them praise the LORD's name, for he commanded, and they were created.

6 He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.

7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths;

8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling his word;

9 mountains and all hills; fruit trees and all cedars;

10 wild animals and all livestock; small creatures and flying birds;

11 kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth;

12 both young men and maidens; old men and children:

13 let them praise the LORD's name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.

14 He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints, even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise the LORD!

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Psalms Chapter 148 Guide

This is the psalm of the whole creation. It has two movements indicated by the words "From the heavens" (v. Psalms 148:1), and "From the Earth" (v. Psalms 148:7). In the first the scale is a descending one. "In the heights" to "His angels," "Sun and moon." Of all of them it is true that He created and established them. In the second the scale is an ascending one, from the deeps and the dragons, through the elements and Nature, to the sentient life, and onward through kings and princes and all human beings. From the heights and depths and all that lies between, praise is to be offered to Jehovah, for "His glory is above the earth and heave."

This praise however, in the mind of the singer is to be perfectly expressed through Israel, a people near unto Him. This is an all encompassing note of adoration, which one of our more recent singers has perfectly expressed in the lines:

"The whole creation joins in one
To bless the sacred Name
Of Him Who sits upon the Throne, And to adore the Lamb."

From "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" by G. Campbell Morgan.

Psalms Chapter 148 Commentary

Chapter Outline

  1. The creatures placed in the upper world called on to praise the Lord. -- (1-6)
  2. Also the creatures of this lower world, especially his own people. -- (7-14)

Verses 1-6

We, in this dark and sinful world, know little of the heavenly world of light. But we know that there is above us a world of blessed angels. They are always praising God, therefore the psalmist shows his desire that God may be praised in the best manner; also we show that we have communion with spirits above, who are still praising him. The heavens, with all contained in them, declare the glory of God. They call on us, that both by word and deed, we glorify with them the Creator and Redeemer of the universe.

Verses 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 creatures which have the powers of reason, ought to employ themselves in praising God. Let all manner of persons praise God. Those of every rank, high and low. Let us show that we are his saints by praising his name continually. He is not only our Creator, but our Redeemer; who made us a people near unto him. We may by "the Horn of his people" understand Christ, whom God has exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, who is indeed the defence and the praise of all his saints, and will be so for ever. In redemption, that unspeakable glory is displayed, which forms the source of all our hopes and joys. May the Lord pardon us, and teach our hearts to love him more and praise him better.

From the "Concise Commentary on the Bible" by Matthew Henry.