Psalms 148:2

Psalms 148:1 cpdv — Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights. "

— Psalms 148:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 148:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.”
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ASV
“Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens: Praise him in the heights. ”
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WEB
“Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!”
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NET
“Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the sky! Praise him in the heavens!”
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DRB
“Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise ye him in the high places.”
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BBE
“Give praise to the Lord. Let the Lord be praised from the heavens: give him praise in the skies.”
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KJVA
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.”
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Psalms 148 — Context

Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights.

Praise him, all his Angels. Praise him, all his hosts.

Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all stars and light.

Praise him, heavens of the heavens. And let all the waters that are above the heavens

Psalms 148:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 148:1 say?

Psalms 148:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights. ”

Where is Psalms 148:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 148:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 148, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 148:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 148:1 in?

Psalms 148:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 148:1?

Psalms 148:1 reads (CPDV): “ Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 148:1 cpdv — Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights.

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