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World English Bible

"Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!"

— Psalms 148:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.”
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ASV
“Praise ye him, sun and moon: Praise him, all ye stars of light. ”
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NET
“Praise him, O sun and moon! Praise him, all you shiny stars!”
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DRB
“Praise ye him, O sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars and light.”
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BBE
“Give praise to him, you sun and moon: give praise to him, all you stars of light.”
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KJVA
“Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.”
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Psalms 148 — Context

Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!

Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army!

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

Praise him, you heavens of heavens, You waters that are above the heavens.

Let them praise the name of Yahweh, For he commanded, and they were created.

He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.

Psalms 148:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 148:3 say?

Psalms 148:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!”

Where is Psalms 148:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 148:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 148, verse 3.

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 148:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 148:3 in?

Psalms 148:3 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 148:3?

Psalms 148:3 reads (WEB): “Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!” 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 148:3 web — Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!

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