Psalms 148 (ESV)

14 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 148 contains 14 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights!

2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!

3Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars!

4Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!

5Let them praise the name of the LORD! For he commanded and they were created.

6And he established them forever and ever; he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.

7Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps,

8fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word!

9Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars!

10Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds!

11Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!

12Young men and maidens together, old men and children!

13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.

14He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him. Praise the LORD!

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What is Psalms 148 in the ESV?

Psalms 148 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 14 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 148 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 148 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 148 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 148 contains 14 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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