Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 148:9-10
Psalms 148:9-10. Mountains, and all hills These are of great use in the earth. From them descend the running streams into the valleys, without which animals could not live. On the mountains grow those vast trees which are necessary for daily use in various ways; and on the hills and mountains is herbage for vast multitudes of cattle, whereby men are supplied with food and clothing. And all cedars Under the name of cedars, as being the chief, seems to be included all kinds of trees which... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 148:8
Psalms 148:8. Fire Lightning, thunderbolts, fiery meteors, in which God shows his wonderful power, lighting up those powerful flames, even in cold regions, which are far removed from subterraneous fires. And the noise and stupendous effects of these fires, and especially of thunder and lightning, are such, that they have been justly termed, the voice of God, and the arrows of the almighty. Hail, snow, and vapour It is really wonderful, that from the same places where the hot lightnings... read more