Psalm 148:12
New International Version
young men and women, old men and children.

New Living Translation
young men and young women, old men and children.

English Standard Version
Young men and maidens together, old men and children!

Berean Standard Bible
young men and maidens, old and young together.

King James Bible
Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

New King James Version
Both young men and maidens; Old men and children.

New American Standard Bible
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

NASB 1995
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

NASB 1977
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

Legacy Standard Bible
Both choice men as well as virgins; The old with the young.

Amplified Bible
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

Christian Standard Bible
young men as well as young women, old and young together.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
young men as well as young women, old and young together.

American Standard Version
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children:

Contemporary English Version
every man and every woman, young people and old, come praise the LORD!

English Revised Version
Both young men and maidens; old men and children:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
young men and women, old and young together.

Good News Translation
young women and young men, old people and children too.

International Standard Version
young men and young women alike, along with older people and children.

Majority Standard Bible
young men and maidens, old and young together.

NET Bible
you young men and young women, you elderly, along with you children!

New Heart English Bible
both young men and maidens; old men and children:

Webster's Bible Translation
Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

World English Bible
both young men and maidens, old men and children.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Young men, and also maidens, "" Aged men, with youths,

Young's Literal Translation
Young men, and also maidens, Aged men, with youths,

Smith's Literal Translation
Young men and also virgins; old men with the youths:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Young men and maidens: let the old with the younger, praise the name of the Lord:

Catholic Public Domain Version
young men and virgins. Let the older men with the younger men, praise the name of the Lord.

New American Bible
Young men and women too, old and young alike.

New Revised Standard Version
Young men and women alike, old and young together!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Both boys and maidens, old men and young men, let them praise the name of the LORD;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Boys and virgins, old men and young men,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Both young men and maidens, Old men and children;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
young men and virgins, old men with youths:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise the LORD From the Heavens!
11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, 12young men and maidens, old and young together. 13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.…

Cross References
Joel 2:28-29
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

Acts 2:17-18
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

1 John 2:13-14
I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. / I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Isaiah 40:30-31
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Titus 2:2-6
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. / Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, ...

1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”

Jeremiah 31:13
Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.

Zechariah 8:4-5
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Old men and old women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of great age. / And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.”

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” ...

Colossians 3:20-21
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. / Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.


Treasury of Scripture

Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

young men

Psalm 8:2
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Psalm 68:25
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.

Jeremiah 31:13
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

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














young men and maidens
This phrase highlights the inclusivity of worship, emphasizing that both genders are called to praise God. In biblical times, young men often represented strength and potential, while maidens symbolized purity and hope for the future. The call for both to praise God underscores the idea that worship is not limited by gender roles or societal expectations. This inclusivity is echoed in other scriptures, such as Joel 2:28, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all people, regardless of gender. The mention of both young men and maidens also reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where community and family were central, and everyone had a role in religious life.

old and young together
This phrase emphasizes the unity and collective nature of worship across generations. In ancient Israel, elders were respected for their wisdom and experience, while the young were valued for their energy and future potential. The call for both old and young to praise God together highlights the importance of intergenerational worship and the transmission of faith from one generation to the next. This concept is supported by passages like Deuteronomy 6:6-7, which instructs the Israelites to teach God's commandments to their children. The unity of old and young in worship also points to the timelessness of God's worthiness to be praised, transcending age and life stages.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Young Men and Maidens
This phrase refers to the youth, both male and female, highlighting the vigor and potential of the younger generation. In the context of Psalm 148, they are called to praise the Lord, emphasizing that worship is not limited by age or gender.

2. Old and Young Together
This phrase encompasses all age groups, suggesting a communal and inclusive act of worship. It signifies the unity in praising God, where every generation is involved.

3. Psalm 148
This is a hymn of praise, part of the final collection of Psalms (146-150) that focus on praising God. It calls upon all creation, from the heavens to the earth, to worship the Lord.
Teaching Points
Universal Call to Worship
Psalm 148:12 reminds us that worship is a universal call. Every age group, from the youngest to the oldest, is invited to participate in praising God. This inclusivity reflects the comprehensive nature of God's kingdom.

Intergenerational Unity
The verse highlights the beauty of intergenerational unity in worship. It encourages us to foster environments where different generations can come together to glorify God, learning from each other and growing in faith.

Role of Youth in Worship
Young men and maidens are specifically mentioned, indicating the significant role that youth play in the life of the church. Encouraging young people to actively participate in worship can invigorate and inspire the entire congregation.

Wisdom of the Elderly
The inclusion of the elderly in this call to worship underscores the value of their wisdom and experience. Their presence in worship serves as a testament to God's faithfulness across a lifetime.

Community of Praise
This verse encourages us to view worship as a communal activity. It is not just an individual act but a collective expression of faith that strengthens the body of Christ.Verse 12. - Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children. All mar. bind, i.e., of each sex and of every age. The obligation to praise God lies upon all.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
young men
בַּחוּרִ֥ים (ba·ḥū·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 970: Selected, a youth

and
וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

maidens,
בְּתוּל֑וֹת (bə·ṯū·lō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1330: A virgin, sometimes, a bride

old
זְ֝קֵנִ֗ים (zə·qê·nîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2205: Old

and
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

young together.
נְעָרִֽים׃ (nə·‘ā·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer


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