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Die Psalmen, 148

1. Halleluja! Lobt den Herrn vom Himmel her, / lobt ihn in den Höhen:

1. Alleluja. Laudate Dominum de cælis ; laudate eum in excelsis.

2. Lobt ihn, all seine Engel, / lobt ihn, all seine Scharen;

2. Laudate eum, omnes angeli ejus ; laudate eum, omnes virtutes ejus.

3. lobt ihn, Sonne und Mond, / lobt ihn, all ihr leuchtenden Sterne;

3. Laudate eum, sol et luna ; laudate eum, omnes stellæ et lumen.

4. lobt ihn, alle Himmel / und ihr Wasser über dem Himmel!

4. Laudate eum, cæli cælorum ; et aquæ omnes quæ super cælos sunt,

5. Loben sollen sie den Namen des Herrn; / denn er gebot, und sie waren erschaffen.

5. laudent nomen Domini. Quia ipse dixit, et facta sunt ; ipse mandavit, et creata sunt.

6. Er stellte sie hin für immer und ewig, / er gab ihnen ein Gesetz, das sie nicht übertreten.

6. Statuit ea in æternum, et in sæculum sæculi ; præceptum posuit, et non præteribit.

7. Lobt den Herrn, ihr auf der Erde, / ihr Seeungeheuer und all ihr Tiefen,

7. Laudate Dominum de terra, dracones et omnes abyssi ;

8. Feuer und Hagel, Schnee und Nebel, / du Sturmwind, der sein Wort vollzieht,

8. ignis, grando, nix, glacies, spiritus procellarum, quæ faciunt verbum ejus ;

9. ihr Berge und all ihr Hügel, / ihr Fruchtbäume und alle Zedern,

9. montes, et omnes colles ; ligna fructifera, et omnes cedri ;

10. ihr wilden Tiere und alles Vieh, / Kriechtiere und gefiederte Vögel,

10. bestiæ, et universa pecora ; serpentes, et volucres pennatæ ;

11. ihr Könige der Erde und alle Völker, / ihr Fürsten und alle Richter auf Erden,

11. reges terræ et omnes populi ; principes et omnes judices terræ ;

12. ihr jungen Männer und auch ihr Mädchen, / ihr Alten mit den Jungen!

12. juvenes et virgines ; senes cum junioribus, laudent nomen Domini:

13. Loben sollen sie den Namen des Herrn; / denn sein Name allein ist erhaben, / seine Hoheit strahlt über Erde und Himmel.

13. quia exaltatum est nomen ejus solius.

14. Seinem Volk verleiht er Macht, / das ist ein Ruhm für all seine Frommen, / für Israels Kinder, das Volk, das ihm nahen darf. Halleluja!

14. Confessio ejus super cælum et terram ; et exaltavit cornu populi sui. Hymnus omnibus sanctis ejus ; filiis Israël, populo appropinquanti sibi. Alleluja.



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Footnotes:

148:1-6 - The psalm begins with a call to heavenly praise, highlighting the importance of all heavenly beings, such as angels and stars, in glorifying God. This reflects the greatness and majesty of the Creator, who reigns over all creation (see also Psalm 103:20-22 and Revelation 5:11-12).

148:7-10 - Earthly creation, including animals, mountains, and trees, is called to praise God. This invitation emphasizes the unity of creation in worship, showing that all creatures, great and small, have a purpose in God's plan (see also Psalm 66:1-4 and Romans 8:19-22).

148:11-12 - Kings, princes, and all the judges of the earth are called to praise God, indicating that worship is not only for the lowly, but also for the powerful. This underscores that everyone, regardless of their status, should acknowledge God's sovereignty (see also Proverbs 8:15-16 and Psalm 82:8).

148:13:00 - The Lord’s name is exalted above all names, emphasizing God’s uniqueness and superiority over all idols and gods. The declaration of His name reflects His divine nature and character (see also Philippians 2:9-11 and Psalm 113:1-3).

148:14:00 - God exalts His people, meaning that those who worship Him are considered precious in His sight. This connection between God and His people shows the importance of worship as an expression of relationship (see also 1 Peter 2:9-10 and Psalm 149:4).

Verses related to Die Psalmen, 148:

Psalm 148 calls all creation to universal praise. How does the psalmist orchestrate this cosmic chorus? This grand hymn invites celestial and terrestrial elements, animate and inanimate beings, to praise the Creator. The psalm explores themes such as the hierarchy of creation, the uniqueness of Israel, and the appropriate response to God's creative power. Psalm 148 offers a poetic vision of worship that transcends barriers. Discover with us five biblical passages that resonate with the call to cosmic worship expressed in this exuberant psalm.

Revelation 5:13: "Then I heard all the creatures in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and everything in them, saying, 'To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and blessing. power, forever and ever!'" - This passage from Revelation echoes the universal call to praise found in Psalm 148.

Colossians 1:16: "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, powers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him." - Paul describes Christ as the creator of all things, reflecting Psalm 148:5.

Daniel 3:58-61: "Bless the Lord, sun and moon; bless the Lord, stars of heaven. Bless the Lord, rain and dew; Bless the Lord, all you winds." - This excerpt from the song of the three young men in the fiery furnace closely reflects Psalm 148:3-4.

Luke 2:13-14: "Suddenly a great multitude of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men on whom his favor rests.'" - This scene of angelic praise reflects the call to angels to praise in Psalm 148:2.

Romans 1:20: "For since the creation of the world the invisible attributes of God, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through created things, so that such men are without excuse." - Paul speaks of God's revelation through creation, a theme present in Psalm 148.

FAQ:

What does Psalm 148 teach us about universal praise?

Psalm 148 calls all created things, from heaven to earth, to praise God. This shows that all creation should worship the Creator. (Psalm 148:1-6)

Which creatures should praise God, according to the psalm?

The psalm lists heavenly creatures, animals, mountains, trees, and even human beings as part of the universal call to praise. (Psalm 148:7-13)

How does the psalm teach us about God's sovereignty?

The psalm reinforces God’s sovereignty by declaring that He created all things and has authority over all. (Psalm 148:5-6)

Why should we praise God with musical instruments?

The psalm teaches that we should use every resource at our disposal, such as musical instruments, to express our worship to the Lord. (Psalm 148:7-9)

What is the reason for the praise of all creatures, according to Psalm 148?

The praise of all creatures is a reflection of the greatness and power of God, who is worthy of worship for all He has done. (Psalm 148:13)


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