Psalm 148:11
New International Version
kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,

New Living Translation
kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth,

English Standard Version
Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!

Berean Standard Bible
kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,

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

New King James Version
Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

New American Standard Bible
Kings of the earth and all peoples; Rulers and all judges of the earth;

NASB 1995
Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

NASB 1977
Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

Legacy Standard Bible
Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

Amplified Bible
Kings of the earth and all people; Princes and all judges of the earth;

Christian Standard Bible
kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,

American Standard Version
Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

Contemporary English Version
Every king and every ruler, all nations on earth,

English Revised Version
Kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
kings of the earth and all its people, officials and all judges on the earth,

Good News Translation
Praise him, kings and all peoples, princes and all other rulers;

International Standard Version
earthly kings and all peoples, nobles and all court officials of the earth,

Majority Standard Bible
kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,

NET Bible
you kings of the earth and all you nations, you princes and all you leaders on the earth,

New Heart English Bible
kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth;

Webster's Bible Translation
Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

World English Bible
kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Kings of earth, and all peoples, "" Chiefs, and all judges of earth,

Young's Literal Translation
Kings of earth, and all peoples, Chiefs, and all judges of earth,

Smith's Literal Translation
Kings of the earth, and all peoples; chiefs and all judges of the earth:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Kings of the earth and all people: princes and all judges of the earth:

Catholic Public Domain Version
kings of the earth and all peoples, leaders and all judges of the earth,

New American Bible
Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who govern on earth;

New Revised Standard Version
Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Kings of the earth and all people, princes and all judges of the earth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Kings of the earth and all peoples, Princes and all Judges of the earth!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Kings of the earth and all peoples, Princes and all judges of the earth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
kings of the earth, and all peoples; princes, and all judges of the earth:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise the LORD From the Heavens!
10wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, 11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, 12young men and maidens, old and young together.…

Cross References
Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Daniel 2:47
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.”

1 Timothy 6:15
which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.

Revelation 1:5
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,

Philippians 2:10-11
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.

Romans 13:1
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.

1 Peter 2:13-14
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.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Ephesians 1:21
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.

Colossians 1:16
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.

Isaiah 45:23
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.

Jeremiah 10:7
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.

Daniel 4:37
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.

Psalm 2:10-12
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.

Proverbs 8:15-16
By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.


Treasury of Scripture

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

kings

Psalm 2:10-12
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth…

Psalm 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…

Psalm 66:1-4
To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: …

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Psalm 148
1. The psalmist exhorts the celestial
7. The terrestrial
11. And the rational creatures to praise God














kings of the earth
This phrase calls upon the highest earthly authorities to join in the universal praise of God. In the Hebrew context, "kings" (מְלָכִים, melakhim) were seen as powerful rulers with significant influence over their realms. Historically, kings were often considered divine or semi-divine figures in ancient Near Eastern cultures. However, the psalmist here emphasizes that even these mighty rulers are subject to the sovereignty of the one true God. This serves as a reminder that no earthly power is above the call to worship and acknowledge the Creator.

and all peoples
The inclusion of "all peoples" (כָּל־לְאֻמִּים, kol-le'ummim) signifies the universal scope of God's dominion and the call to worship. This phrase underscores the inclusivity of God's kingdom, transcending national, ethnic, and cultural boundaries. In the biblical narrative, this anticipates the New Testament revelation where the gospel is extended to all nations, fulfilling the Abrahamic promise that all families of the earth will be blessed through his seed (Genesis 12:3).

princes
The term "princes" (שָׂרִים, sarim) refers to those in positions of authority and governance, often second only to kings. In the ancient world, princes were responsible for the administration of justice and the maintenance of order. Their inclusion in this call to praise highlights that leadership and governance should be exercised in recognition of God's ultimate authority. It is a reminder that true leadership is characterized by humility and reverence for God.

and all rulers of the earth
This phrase extends the call to worship to all forms of leadership, not just those with royal titles. "Rulers" (שֹׁפְטֵי, shoftei) can be understood as judges or officials who hold sway over the lives of others. The psalmist's inclusion of these figures emphasizes that every level of authority is accountable to God. Historically, this would have been a radical assertion, as rulers often claimed autonomy and divine right. The psalmist, however, asserts that all authority is derived from and subject to God's sovereign rule.

(11) All people.--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.

Verse 11. - Kings of the earth, and all people; rather, all peoples; or, all nations. Princes, and all judges of the earth. "Kings," "princes," and "judges" represent the upper classes of society; "peoples," or "nations," all the remainder. Together, they include the whole race of mankind.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
kings
מַלְכֵי־ (mal·ḵê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of the earth
אֶ֭רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

peoples,
לְאֻמִּ֑ים (lə·’um·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3816: A community

princes
שָׂ֝רִ֗ים (rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

rulers
שֹׁ֥פְטֵי (šō·p̄ə·ṭê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

of the earth,
אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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