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princes, and all judges of the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/148.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/148.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples; Rulers and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/148.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/148.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/148.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/148.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all people; Princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/148.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/148.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/148.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/148.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Every king and every ruler, all nations on earth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/148.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/148.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all its people, officials and all judges on the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/148.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise him, kings and all peoples, princes and all other rulers; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/148.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />earthly kings and all peoples, nobles and all court officials of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/148.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/148.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />you kings of the earth and all you nations, you princes and all you leaders on the earth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/148.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/148.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/148.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/148.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Kings of earth, and all peoples, "" Chiefs, and all judges of earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/148.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Kings of earth, and all peoples, Chiefs, and all judges of earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/148.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Kings of the earth, and all peoples; chiefs and all judges of the earth:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/148.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all people: princes and all judges of the earth: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/148.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples, leaders and all judges of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/148.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who govern on earth; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/148.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/148.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all people, princes and all judges of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/148.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples, Princes and all Judges of the earth!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/148.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Kings of the earth and all peoples, Princes and all judges of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/148.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />kings of the earth, and all peoples; princes, and all judges of the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/148-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=18311" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/148.htm">Praise the LORD From the Heavens!</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê- (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3816.htm" title="3816: lə·’um·mîm (N-mp) -- People. Or l owm; from an unused root meaning to gather; a community.">peoples,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: rîm (N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šō·p̄ə·ṭê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To judge, govern. ">rulers</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth,</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>young men and maidens, old and young together.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a></span><br />And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Daniel 2:47</a></span><br />The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15</a></span><br />which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5</a></span><br />and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21</a></span><br />far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></span><br />By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-7.htm">Jeremiah 10:7</a></span><br />Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></span><br />Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a></span><br />Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth. / Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. / Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15-16</a></span><br />By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:</p><p class="hdg">kings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a></b></br> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27-29</a></b></br> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1-4</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Song <i>or</i> Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/110-6.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">Rulers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/psalms/149-8.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/149-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/149-7.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/149-8.htm">Rulers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 148</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts the celestial</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">The terrestrial</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">And the rational creatures to praise God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/148.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/148.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>kings of the earth and all peoples</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the universal call to worship God, highlighting that even the most powerful figures on earth are subject to His authority. In biblical times, kings were seen as the ultimate human authority, often considered semi-divine in various cultures. However, the psalmist reminds us that all earthly power is subordinate to God. This is consistent with the biblical theme that God is the King of kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>). The inclusion of "all peoples" underscores the inclusivity of God's call, reflecting the promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a>). This anticipates the New Testament revelation that the gospel is for all people, Jew and Gentile alike (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>).<p><b>princes and all rulers of the earth</b><br>The mention of "princes and all rulers" further extends the call to worship to those in positions of authority and governance. In the ancient Near East, princes often served as regional governors or military leaders under the king. This phrase suggests that no level of human authority is exempt from the obligation to honor God. Historically, rulers were often seen as the embodiment of their nation's power and identity, yet the psalmist insists that their ultimate allegiance should be to God. This is echoed in the New Testament, where rulers are reminded that their authority is granted by God (<a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>). The call for rulers to worship God also foreshadows the eschatological vision where every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings_of_the_earth.htm">Kings of the Earth</a></b><br>Refers to the monarchs and leaders who hold authority over nations. In the context of this Psalm, they are called to join in the universal praise of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/all_peoples.htm">All Peoples</a></b><br>This phrase encompasses every individual, regardless of nationality or status, emphasizing the inclusivity of the call to worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes.htm">Princes</a></b><br>These are the noble or high-ranking officials who assist kings in governance. They, too, are summoned to praise God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rulers_of_the_earth.htm">Rulers of the Earth</a></b><br>This term includes all those in positions of power and governance, highlighting that no authority is exempt from the duty to honor God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>The Psalm emphasizes that worship is not limited to a specific group but is a universal call to all humanity, including those in positions of power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognition of God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Earthly rulers are reminded that their authority is derived from God, and they are accountable to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/equality_in_worship.htm">Equality in Worship</a></b><br>Regardless of social or political status, all are equal before God in the act of worship, highlighting the unity and equality of all believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_leaders.htm">Responsibility of Leaders</a></b><br>Those in leadership positions have a unique responsibility to lead by example in worship and acknowledgment of God's authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_unifying_force.htm">Praise as a Unifying Force</a></b><br>Worship has the power to unite diverse groups and individuals, transcending cultural and political boundaries.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_148.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 148</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_kings_11_4_-_why_was_solomon_swayed.htm">1 Kings 11:4 - Why would a wise ruler be so easily swayed by foreign religions despite his renowned wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reject_leaders_in_psalm_146_3.htm">In Psalm 146:3, why reject human leaders entirely when other passages command respect for authorities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_foreign_kings_ever_honor_israel's_god.htm">Psalm 138:4-5 speaks of all kings praising God. Is there any historical evidence that surrounding nations' rulers ever truly honored Israel's God in this way?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_limited_evidence_of_divine_acts.htm">In Psalm 135:10-11, God is said to have struck down nations (including Sihon and Og)--why is there limited archaeological evidence of such direct divine intervention?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/148.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">All people.</span>--And now the whole animate and inanimate universe having been summoned, man takes his place as leader of the choir; and here the poet's language is couched so as to include all, all ranks and nations, of every age, and each sex.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/148.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Kings of the earth, and all people</span>; rather, <span class="accented">all peoples</span>; or, <span class="accented">all nations</span>. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>Princes, and all judges of the earth</span>. "Kings," "princes," and "judges" represent the upper classes of society; "peoples," or "nations," all the remainder. Together, they include the whole race of mankind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/148-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">kings</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֭רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peoples,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאֻמִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’um·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> </span><span class="str2">A community</span><br /><br /><span class="word">princes</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂ֝רִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rulers</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁ֥פְטֵי</span> <span class="translit">(šō·p̄ə·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 148:11 Kings of the earth and all peoples (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/148-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 148:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 148:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/148-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 148:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 148:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>