Psalms 148:13

"both young men and maidens, old men and children."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the universality of praise to God, inviting all generations—whether in their vigor (young men and maidens) or in their wisdom and experience (old men), or in their innocence and purity (children)—to join in singing His glory. It highlights that worship is not confined to any particular age group but is a collective endeavor involving the entire community of believers.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Let them praise the name of the Lord -Let them praise Yahweh - the name being often put for the person. For his name alone is excellent -Margin, as in Hebrew, exalted. He only is exalted as God. See the notes atPsalms 8:1: “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!” His glory is above the earth and heaven -Compare the notes atPsalms 113:4: “The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.” See also the notes atPsalms 8:1: “Who hast set thy glory above the heavens.”

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