Psalms 148 (KJV)

14 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 148 contains 14 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) 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 ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. <sup>Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah, etc</sup>

2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.

5Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.

6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

7Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:

10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: <sup>flying: Heb. birds of wing</sup>

11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

13Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. <sup>excellent: Heb. exalted</sup>

14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.

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What is Psalms 148 in the KJV?

Psalms 148 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 14 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 148 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 148 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 148 (KJV)?

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

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