Psalm 148:14 NLT,NIV,ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 148:7-14

Considering that this earth, and the atmosphere that surrounds it, are the very sediment of the universe, it concerns us to enquire after those considerations that may be of use to reconcile us to our place in it; and I know none more likely than this (next to the visit which the Son of God once made to it), that even in this world, dark and as bad as it is, God is praised: Praise you the Lord from the earth, Ps. 148:7. As the rays of the sun, which are darted directly from heaven, reflect... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:14

He also exalteth the horn of his people ,.... Which is done when he increases their strength, their spiritual strength especially; makes them strong in the Lord, in his grace, and in the power of his might; when their dominion and authority is enlarged, and victory given over all their enemies; particularly when the kingdom under the whole heaven shall be given to them, and when they shall reign with Christ on earth; for this phrase denotes the honourable as well as the safe state of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:14

Be also exalteth the horn - Raises to power and authority his people. The praise - Jehovah is the subject of the praise of all his saints. A people near unto him - The only people who know him, and make their approaches unto him with the sacrifices and offerings which he has himself prescribed. Praise ye the Lord! O what a hymn of praise is here! It is a universal chorus! All created nature have a share, and all perform their respective parts. All intelligent beings are... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:14

Verse 14 14.And hath exalted the horn, etc. As we saw in the former Psalm, that the perfections of God are to be seen more conspicuously in the Church than in the constitution of the world at large, the Psalmist has added this sentence, as to the Church being protected by the divine hand, and armed with a power against all enemies which secures its safety in every danger. By the horn, as is well known, is meant strength or dignity. Accordingly the Psalmist means that God’s blessing is apparent... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:1-14

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:1-14

The tribute of creation. The psalmist writes in a very jubilant strain; his mood is that of exultation. The sunshine of prosperity is on his path, and consequently the spirit of sacred joy is in his heart, and words of praise upon his lips. He calls upon the whole universe to pay its tribute of praise to Jehovah. This includes— I. THE HEAVENLY INTELLIGENCES . ( Psalms 148:2 .) It is in full accord with all that we read in both the Old and the New Testament that we think of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:7-14

The Creator and his creatures. "The psalmist calls upon the whole creation, in its two great divisions of heaven and earth, to praise God. Things with and things without life, things rational and irrational, are summoned to join the mighty chorus. The psalm is an expression of the loftiest devotion, and embraces the most comprehensive view of the relation of the creature to the Creator." I. IRRATIONAL CREATURES OF THE SEA , LAND , AND AIR ARE BIDDEN INTO THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:14

He also exalteth the horn of his people . Great as God is, his greatness does not separate him from his human creatures. On the contrary, it makes the union between himself and them closer. His might enables him to confer benefits on his people—to "exalt their horn;" i . e . to increase their glory and their strength, and set them up above their enemies. The praise of all his saints. The construction is doubtful. Some regard "praise" as in apposition with "horn," and understand that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:14

Praise inspired by personal experience. "And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints." The figure of the horn is a familiar one, and need not be again explained. What is noticeable here is that the supreme subject of praise for man is God ' s personal dealing with him in the sphere of his moral and religious life. This we refer to as a man's personal experience. I. PRAISE INSPIRED BY THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF GOD 'S PROVIDENCE .... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:14

He also exalteth the horn of his people - He gives them power and prosperity. See the notes at Psalms 89:17 : “And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.” Compare Psalms 92:10; Psalms 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 him - whom he admits to his presence... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 148:7-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:14

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